Understanding of liver fibrosis and treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine research status

The modern medical research has confirmed that liver fibrosis is reversible, but there is no reliable drugs. The traditional Chinese medicine on liver fibrosis treatment has showed some certain advantages, but its basic etiology and pathogenesis and treatment methods have not yet been discussed. This paper summarized recent 5 years of literature about the knowledge and treatment of traditional Chinese medicine for liver fibrosis, in order to explore more appropriate treatment to guide the clinical. Key words: Liver fibrosis; Basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine; Causal treatment; Review