Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, October 14, 1978

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, October 14, 1978

The treatment methods have been discussed previously. I have tried Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Tang, compound Sangzhi Tang, Juanbi Tang, and Shentong Zhuyu Tang. Recently, I read about the experience of Wang Dajing from the Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in treating rheumatoid arthritis: for patients with high ESR, it's best to use Shijian Chuan, Tu Fu Ling, and Zi He Che; for those with high anti-O titers, use Chuan Wu and Cao Wu. When using Tianxiong and Fuzi, the general rule is to decoct them for 50 minutes first. For Chuan Wu and Cao Wu, 18g is sufficient, while Fuzi can go up to 30g, but all should be decocted for 50 minutes first.