To Explore the Effectiveness of Jing-Si Herbal Tea Against Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

To Explore the Effectiveness of Jing-Si Herbal Tea Against Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The aim of this study is to explore the effectiveness of Jing-Si Herbal Tea on improving the Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease patients

This study adopted a randomized double-blind design, 2-arm trial study. All eligible patients included in the study agreed to participated and signed the informed consent from and the study procedures were approved by the ethical committee of Taichung Tzu Chi general hospital (REC110-74). Patients were recruited from the Gastroenterology department of Taichung Tzu Chi hospital. After random assignment to 2 groups, patients will receive Jing-Si Herbal Tea or placebo twice a day for 24 weeks. We will evaluate the blood test results, abdominal ultrasound and physical examination every 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sign the Informed consent
• Age between 20-70
• Diagnosis for moderated NAFLD
• Liver disease without hepatic decompensation
• HbA1c < = 8.0 %

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not sign the Informed consent
• Other related liver diseases will affect the study which evaluated by physicians
• Women of potential pregnancy or pregnant women