NATURAL MEDICINAL REMEDIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATITIS B

Аннотация

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global health burden, affecting approximately 296 million people worldwide and contributing to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although antiviral medications such as entecavir and tenofovir are effective, they do not eliminate the virus completely and may cause drug resistance and toxicity. This has led to growing interest in natural medicinal remedies for Hepatitis B treatment andliverprotection [1]. This review explores the most effective plant-based and natural therapies used in traditional and modern medicine for HBV management, including herbal extracts, flavonoids, polysaccharides, and bioactive compounds [2]. Key mechanisms include antiviral activity, liver regeneration, immune modulation, and hepatoprotection. Scientific studies on natural compounds such as silymarin (milk thistle), curcumin (turmeric), glycyrrhizin (licorice), and Phyllanthus amarus are analyzed, alongside their potential role as complementary therapies in chronic HBV treatment [3]. Keywords: Hepatitis B, natural medicine, herbal therapy, antiviral activity, hepatoprotection, traditional medicine