
What are the commonly used Chinese patent medicines for protecting the liver and reducing jaundice?
Disease description:
My liver is not functioning well, resulting in severe jaundice. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner who recommended conservative treatment with Chinese herbal medicine. What kinds of proprietary Chinese medicines are available for protecting the liver and reducing jaundice?

There are various types of Chinese patent medicines for protecting the liver and reducing jaundice. Commonly used ones include Hugan Tablets, Yiganling Tablets, Yunzhi Gantai Granules, Banlangen Granules, and ChuiPengcao Granules. Most of these medications contain ingredients such as Artemisia capillaris (Yinchen), Gardenia (Zhizi), and Gentiana (Longdancao), which help improve liver function and protect liver cell membranes. Among them, Longdan Xiegan Pills are primarily used to clear heat from the liver and gallbladder and to alleviate damp-heat, making them highly effective for jaundice and impaired liver function. Ganyue Le Tablets are suitable for jaundice and decreased liver function caused by liver qi stagnation combined with spleen deficiency. Anluo Huaxian Pills also show good efficacy in treating jaundice and reduced liver function. In addition, Fufang Biejia Ruangan Tablets are applicable for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and jaundice. Due to the complexity of liver diseases, it is recommended to consult a physician before taking any medication to ensure its appropriateness.