Abstract

HERBAL REMEDIES OF ALCOHOL ADDICTION

Payal A. Chandurkar* and Sameer A. Hedaoo

ABSTRACT

Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and spirits are widely consumed around the world. However, alcohol and its metabolite acetaldehyde are toxic and harmful to human beings. Chronic alcohol use disorder or occasional binge drinking can cause a wide range of health problems, such as hangover, liver damage. Primary care physician are frequently involved in the longitudinal care of patients with alcohol problems and in helping patients to decrease their alcohol consumption. The developments of alcoholism remedies have medical, social and economical significance. In view of the adverse behavioural effects of synthetic drugs, the development of low toxicity and high efficiency medicines derived from natural products exhibits expansive market prospects. Some natural products such as traditional herbs, fruits and vegetables might be potential dietary supplements or medicinal products for the prevention and treatment of the problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of effective natural products for the prevention and treatment of hangover and alcohol use disorder.

Keywords: Alcoholism, Natural remedies, Treatment for alcohol addiction.