Further Discussion on Rheumatoid Arthritis, July 1, 1993

Further Discussion on Rheumatoid Arthritis, July 1, 1993

There is no standard treatment for this disease. Previously, I often used Guizhi Shaoyao Zhimu Tang with modifications, and also tried Sangzhi Tang, Jin Niu Bai Huo Yi Zhi Ji, Wu Mi Niu Gu Po Bo Cang Hai, Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang, Ma Xing Yi Gan Tang, along with strychnos nux-vomica, frankincense, myrrh, Aconitum carmichaelii, and Aconitum kusnezoffii. Tonifying and consolidating herbs such as Salvia miltiorrhiza, Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis, Paeonia lactiflora, and Codonopsis pilosula are frequently added, and occasionally one or two insect-derived medicines are included to achieve better results. Aconitum carmichaelii and Aconitum kusnezoffii are essential, each used at 15–20 g, and should be decocted for one hour beforehand. Climbing plants like Qingfeng Teng, Haifeng Teng, and Luoshi Teng are commonly used; Sangzhi is always used at 30 g; Qiang Du Huo can also be used, as can Han Fang Ji.