Medical Condition Other Disorders Of Liver

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 573 - other disorders of liver

Active Ingredients used for Other Disorders Of Liver:

Ginseng, Turmeric And Curcumin

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
ginseng (american ginseng, asian ginseng, chinese ginseng, korean red ginseng, panax ginseng: panax spp. including p. ginseng c.c. meyer and p. quinquefolius l., excluding eleutherococcus senticosus)	early studies suggest that ginseng may have protective effects on the liver. additional human study is warranted in this area.	c
turmeric (curcuma longa linn.) and curcumin	in traditional indian ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to tone the liver. early research suggests that turmeric may have a protective effect on the liver, but more research is needed before any recommendations can be made.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.