Patient's question:
My grandfather has had fatty liver for many years. He has been taking Western medicine, but the effect is not very significant. We want to try switching to traditional Chinese medicine. Can fatty liver be treated with traditional Chinese medicine?Doctor's answer:
The liver is a major organ in the human body, and liver diseases are becoming increasingly common. Among them, fatty liver disease is the most prevalent type of liver disease, and if left untreated, it may lead to liver cancer. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that goji berries: sweet in taste, and neutral in nature. TCM holds that they can nourish liver yin, enrich liver blood, benefit essence, and improve eyesight. Modern pharmacological studies have proven that goji berries can lower blood sugar, inhibit the deposition of fat in liver cells, promote the regeneration of liver cells, and have hypotensive effects. Take 10-15 grams each time, suitable for cooking porridge, making dishes, or brewing as a tea for regular consumption. In addition to timely treatment for fatty liver disease, patients should maintain a positive attitude towards the disease, as this is the only way to ensure timely and appropriate treatment. At the same time, patients should pay close attention to their dietary care, focusing on balanced nutrition and timely digestion of nutrients.