Patient's question:
My husband has gradually become overweight due to drinking beer frequently and eventually developed alcoholic fatty liver disease. He has been taking medication, but it hasn't been effective. Are there any home remedies for treating fatty liver?Doctor's answer:
The clinical manifestations of fatty liver are diverse. The symptoms of mild fatty liver vary; some may only experience fatigue, while most patients with fatty liver are overweight, making it more difficult to notice subtle subjective symptoms. Some may only have mild fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal pain, belching, or a sense of fullness in the liver area.If you have fatty liver and also develop lung cancer, you can consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for syndrome differentiation and treatment. After classifying the condition, corresponding dietary prescriptions can be used for treatment:
Citrus Peel and Red Date Drink
Citrus peel and safflower each 6 grams, 5 red dates. Boil in water, strain the liquid, and drink as tea. This formula promotes blood circulation, resolves blood stasis, and clears qi and blood. It is suitable for fatty liver with qi stagnation and blood stasis.
Salvia Miltiorrhiza and Citrus Peel Paste
Salvia miltiorrhiza 100 grams, citrus peel 30 grams, honey 100 milliliters. Boil salvia miltiorrhiza and citrus peel in water, strain the liquid, and add honey to thicken into a paste. Take 20 milliliters twice daily.