Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic lupus erythematosus can be treated by combination of traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine, and the common methods include traditional Chinese medicine decoction, traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations, acupuncture and moxibustion, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment needs to choose a treatment plan based on the syndrome type. The main syndrome types include liver and kidney yin deficiency syndrome, spleen and kidney yang deficiency syndrome, heat toxin hyperactivity syndrome, qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome, etc. It is necessary to standardize medication under the guidance of rheumatology and immunology doctors.

1. Traditional Chinese medicine decoction

Liuwei Dihuang pills are commonly used for liver and kidney yin deficiency syndrome, including prepared rehmannia, cornus officinalis and other yin nourishing and kidney tonifying herbs; For the syndrome of excessive heat and toxicity, Qingwen Baidu Yin is selected, which contains ingredients such as gypsum and Zhimu to clear heat and detoxify. The decoction of traditional Chinese medicine requires strict control of the heat, with one dose taken twice a day at warm temperature. After continuous treatment for three months, a follow-up appointment is needed to adjust the prescription. During medication, avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods to prevent exacerbating symptoms of yin deficiency and excessive fire.

2. traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations

Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycoside tablet has immunosuppressive effect and is suitable for patients in active phase, but liver function needs to be monitored; Baishao Total Glycosides Capsules can regulate immunity and improve joint swelling and pain symptoms; Kunxian capsules contain ingredients from Tripterygium wilfordii, which can alleviate skin redness. These traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations may cause gastrointestinal reactions. It is recommended to take them after meals. During the medication period, blood routine examination and liver and kidney functions should be reviewed monthly.

3. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

Select Zusanli, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints to adjust the immune function, and cooperate with Ganshu, Shenshu and other back shu points to improve the function of viscera. Adopting the technique of tonifying and relieving diarrhea, keeping the needle for 20 minutes, treating 3 times a week, with 10 times as one course of treatment. Acupuncture and moxibustion is not allowed at the damaged skin. Patients with thrombocytopenia need to operate carefully to avoid the risk of bleeding.

4. External treatment therapy

For facial butterfly erythema, Huanglian ointment can be applied externally, and joint swelling and pain relief ointment can be applied. People with sensitive skin should try it on a small scale first, and stop using it immediately if itching occurs. The medicinal bath therapy uses decoction of honeysuckle vine, yellow cypress, and other herbs for fumigation and washing. The water temperature is controlled below 38 ℃ for no more than 15 minutes to avoid aggravating vascular inflammation caused by high temperatures.

5. Diet conditioning

Silver fungus and lily Congee should be eaten for Yin deficiency syndrome, mutton soup can be eaten for Yang deficiency syndrome, and chrysanthemum and cassia seed tea is recommended for heat toxin syndrome. It is necessary to strictly avoid photosensitive foods such as celery and figs, and limit high salt diets to prevent edema. Maintaining a daily water intake of around 1500 milliliters can help metabolize drug toxins. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires long-term adherence, combined with the use of Western medicine hormones and immunosuppressants. Regularly monitor anti dsDNA antibodies and complement levels, and evaluate organ function every 3 months. Maintain emotional stability, take good care of sun protection in summer, and keep warm to prevent infection in winter. Pregnancy preparation patients need to adjust the medication plan in advance to avoid the use of reproductive toxic drugs such as tripterygium wilfordii. When symptoms such as fever and hematuria occur, seek medical attention immediately.