Fatty Liveraccording to TCM
Symptom family: Hepatitis and Liver Conditions
TCM Herbal Formulas for Fatty Liver
See more details below about Da Chai Hu Tang, a herbal formula used to address fatty liver.
- By Formula Type
- Formulas that release the exterior and purge the interior
Formulas that release the Exterior and purge the Interior
Fatty liver can be treated by these formulas if it is due to external pathogens combined with internal accumulation, needing actions that address both aspects.
One such formula is Da Chai Hu Tang, with bupleurum root as a key herb.
TCM Herbs for Fatty Liver
Explore below some TCM herbs used to address fatty liver, organized by herb category.
- By Herb Category
- Cool/Acrid herbs that release the exterior
- Purgative herbs that drain downward
Cool/Acrid herbs that release the Exterior
Fatty liver can be treated by these herbs when the body needs to harmonize with external environmental changes, particularly when there's a need to expel pathogenic factors like wind or cold without overly cooling the body.
One such herb is Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), a key herb in some formulas recommended for fatty liver, like Da Chai Hu Tang.
Purgative herbs that drain downward
Fatty liver can be treated by these herbs in cases of severe constipation or internal heat, using strong downward movement to purge accumulation.
One such herb is Rhubarb (Da Huang), a key herb in some formulas recommended for fatty liver, like Da Chai Hu Tang.