Objective : This research is to prove the effectiveness of Zhizihoupo Tang(梔子厚朴湯) in curing chronic alcoholic liver disease

Method : to achieve the goal of this research, we gave Zhizihoupo Tang(梔子厚朴湯) to the selected patients and observed the progress

Results : the results indicate the followings

1. After the treatment with Zhizihoupo Tang(梔子厚朴湯) , the symptoms of chronic alcoholic liver disease was significantly improved.

2. Fructus Gardeniae have positive medical effects on chronic alcoholic liver disease.

Conclusions : Yellow discoloration have a medical relationship with the symptoms of chronic alcoholic liver disease.

KeyWords : Zhizihoupo Tang, Yakucho, chronic alcholic liver disease, Yellow discoloration.