Hepatitis Part IV - How to Prevent and Treat Hepatitis With Chinese Herbs

Hepatitis is characterized by the destruction of aLicorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin and
number of liver cells and the presence ofhas a long history of medicinal use in both Eastern
inflammatory cells in the liver tissue caused byand Western systems of medicine in treating
excessive alcohol drinking, disorders of the gallinfections caused by viruses, such as hepatitis.
bladder or pancreas, including medication side effects,6. Astragalus
and infections. in last article we have discuss foodsAstragalus is used conbination with other Chinese
that help to reduce the inflammation of the liver asherbs are thought to possess properties in treating
well as liver detoxification. In this article, we willcancer, viral infection and immune system disorder.
discuss how to prevent and treat hepatitis withAstragalus is an ingredient in
Chinese Herbs. We all know that Chinese herbs have7. Baikal scullcap
over 4000 years of history in treating all kind ofBaikal scullcap contains a chemical of baikalin that
disease in China.helps liver to detoxification and fight against liver
Here are some Chinese herbs that have been usedinfection.
to prevent and treat hepatitis with proven results.8. Gynostemma pentaphylla
1. Natural schisandra,This herb has been used over thousand years in
Schisandradra contains essential oils, acids and lignansChinese history in treating a variety of diseases such
that help to regenerate liver tissue caused byas high blood fat, heart disease, strengthen immune
excessive drinking of alcohol and hepatitis virus.system as well as hepatitis.
2. Milk thistle,consists of three components silybin,9. American ginseng
silydianin, and silychristin that help to reverse liverAmerican ginseng contain the ginsenosides ingredient
damage from alcohol, liver injure in result of chronicthat is effective in preventing GalN-induced liver cell
hepatitis and sloe the advance of cirrhosis.damage and is a useful agent for chemoprevention
3. Dan shen Danshenis frequently used for theseof cancer or inflammatory diseases such as liver
problems in combination with other herbs in treatinginfection by hepatitis virus.
liver diseases such as cirrhosis, fibrosis, and chronicI hope this information will help. If you need more
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4. LyciiKyle J. Norton
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5. Chinese licorice