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20 de may. de 2024 · The most commonly used herbal supplement for hepatitis C is silymarin, which is extracted from a plant called milk thistle. A 2008 study linked silymarin to fewer and milder liver disease...
17 de oct. de 2007 · Based on this review, milk thistle could potentially affect alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases. Therefore, large‐scale randomised clinical trials on milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C liver diseases versus placebo are needed.
- 10.1002/14651858.CD003620.pub3
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- Milk Thistle
- Schisandra
- Turmeric
- Dandelion Root
- Green Tea
- Bupleurum
- Licorice Root
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Milk thistle, also known as silymarin, is the most common natural herbal product used by people living with liver disease. The herb may have some potential benefits due to its high antioxidant profile. While some evidencesuggests that milk thistle may have some medical uses for liver disease, more research is necessary. However, other research sugg...
Schisandra is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that some people may use to treat liver disorders such as hepatitis C. Some evidencesuggests that the herb may possess hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiviral properties. However, the herb may reduce the effectiveness of some drugs or increase their side effects.
Turmeric is a plant that is available around the world. It contains the active ingredient curcumin, which may have powerful biological properties and be useful for treating liver disease. A 2013 studysuggests turmeric may be able to inhibit HCV and people could use it in combination with antiviral agents. Most research suggests turmeric is generall...
Dandelion is a common medicinal plant that grows in many parts of the world. A 2021 study using animal models suggests dandelion root may possess hepatoprotective properties. However, more research is necessary, as there is little evidencesuggesting dandelion’s potential health benefits. There is not much information about consuming dandelion in la...
Green tea contains unoxidized leaves of the Chinese tea tree Camellia sinensis. People have used green tea for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. An older study suggests that green tea may possess some anti-HCV properties and can help to reduce inflammation. However, evidenceattributes more than 100 instances of liver injury to green tea ex...
Bupleurum is a traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine that people may use to treat a variety of illnesses, including liver disease. While more research is necessary, a 2017 animal studyusing a medicinal herbal mixture containing bupleurum suggests it may possess hepatoprotective and curative effects against liver damage. However, bupleurum may i...
Licorice root is an herbal medicine that has a long history of medicinal use in many cultures. It contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which some research suggests may hold promise as a treatment for HCV infections. While licorice root is generally safe as a food ingredient, when taken in larger amounts it may interact with drugs and cause adve...
Learn about some natural herbs that may help treat hepatitis C, such as milk thistle, schisandra, turmeric, and dandelion root. However, be aware of the potential risks, side effects, and interactions of these herbs with antiviral medications and other drugs.
Three placebo-controlled studies evaluated milk thistle for viral hepatitis. The one acute viral hepatitis study reported latest outcome measures at 28 days and showed significant improvement in aspartate aminotransferase and bilirubin.
- C Mulrow, V Lawrence, B Jacobs, C Dennehy, J Sapp, G Ramirez, C Aguilar, K Montgomery, L Morbidoni, ...
- 2000
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1 de mar. de 2012 · milk thistle could potentially affect alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C virus liver diseases. Therefore, large-scale randomized clinical trials on milk thistle for alcoholic and/or hepatitis B or C liver diseases versus placebo are needed. 20
- Barbara Sarter, Prasanta Banerji, Pratip Banerji
- 2012
Objectives: Our objectives were to assess the beneficial and harmful effects of milk thistle (MT) or MT constituents versus placebo or no intervention in patients with alcoholic liver disease and/or hepatitis B and/or C liver diseases.
Hace 2 días · Several dietary supplements have been studied for hepatitis C, and many people with hepatitis C have tried dietary supplements. The most commonly used supplement for hepatitis C is silymarin (an extract from milk thistle).
