Herbs That Promote Liver Regeneration

The traditional Chinese medicines that promote the regeneration of liver cells mainly include the following:

Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen): Danshen has anti-liver fibrosis properties, improves liver blood circulation, promotes the regeneration of liver cells, and prevents liver cirrhosis.

Angelica sinensis (Danggui): Danggui can protect the liver through various pathways, alleviate degeneration and necrosis of liver cells, promote liver cell regeneration, and inhibit liver fibrosis.

Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi/Reishi): Lingzhi has a protective effect against liver damage caused by various physical, chemical, and biological factors. It also promotes the liver’s metabolism of toxic substances.

Schisandra chinensis (Wuweizi): Wuweizi reduces liver damage and increases the content of cytochrome in liver cell mitochondria, thereby enhancing the liver’s detoxification function.

Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi): Huangqi has antioxidant and membrane-stabilizing effects on liver cells, reduces liver cell necrosis, and promotes liver cell regeneration.

Additionally, other traditional Chinese medicines such as Cordyceps sinensis (Dongchongxiacao) and Radix et Rhizoma Notoginseng (Sanqi) also have hepatoprotective effects. Therefore, they can be appropriately chosen for use.