Comparative analysis was made on 85 cases of hepatitis C and 37 cases of hepatitis B. all diagnosed by liver biopsis and virological indices. Results showed that cases in the hepatitis C group were older in age

more cases with a history of receiving transfusion and milder clinical symptoms. In diagnosis

more eases revealed stagnant blood blocking the collaterals

with less damp -heat in the interior

the Alb

T -chol were all lower. P -111 -p was higher and few eases had GOT. GPT>100u. It is recommended that the therapeutic principles should be clearing the liver

cooling blood

eliminating poisons hitting the aYing - blood level. To prevent relapse

emphasis should be laid on supporting the body to expei poison

activating the stagnant blood and harmonizing the collaterals.