Can a herbal tea tame fatty liver? new study explores

NCT ID NCT05858138

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed trial tested whether drinking Jing-Si Herbal Tea twice daily for 24 weeks can improve markers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 108 adults with moderate NAFLD were randomly assigned to receive the tea or a placebo. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar, liver enzymes, cholesterol, and NAFLD activity scores to see if the tea offers any benefit.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Jing-Si Herbal Tea
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural, accessible drink to help manage fatty liver disease alongside standard care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study without a published phase, so results may not be conclusive. Herbal teas can vary in potency and may interact with other medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital

Taichung, Taiwan, 42743, Taiwan

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