[Objective] To investigate the effects and side effects of Rhizoma Zedoariae or Rhizoma Zedoariae in combination with Chaishao Liujunzi Decoction in the treatment of cirrhosis of liver in rats. [Methods] The models of cirrhosis of liver in rats were established by injection with bovine serum albumin(BSA). The rats were treated with Rhizoma Zedoariae or Rhizoma Zedoariae in combination with Chaishao Liujunzi Decoction with different dosage and courses of treatment, and the rats were put to death 20 and 40 days respectively after the medication...