For chronic liver diseases, Kampo herbal treatment shows the following results through 17 cases done by Laparoscopy and/or Biopsy.
1. In some cases of chronic aggressive hepatitis, Kampo herbal treatment seems to inhibit infiltration of neutrocytes.
2. For the time being, the treatment shows little effective result for persistent hepatitis and fatty liver.
Full guidance for alcohlic habits is necessary.
3. For cirrhosis, the treatment shows much improvement in objective symptoms (ex. gloss of skin), subjective symptoms and ability of living.