All the 130 cases are respectively accord with 4 items among the items listed below:
1. More than 1 hour of morning stiffness (not less than 6 weeks);
2. 3 or more than 3 joints’ tumefaction (not less than 6 weeks);
3. Symmetrical joints’ tumefaction (not less than 6 weeks);
4. Wrist, metacarpophalangeal and proximal joints’ tumefaction (not less than 6 weeks);
5. Subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules;
6. Hand X-ray changes (at least osteoporosis and joint space narrow);
7. Rheumatoid factor positive (titer> 1:120);
Treatment method: taking Xue Teng Qu Bi Tang as basic prescription: ji Xue Teng [3], Huang Qi [4], Rou Cong Rong [5], Dang Gui [6], prepared Chuan Wu, Gui Zhi [7], Fang Feng [8], Ru Xiang [9], Bai Shao [10] Yao, Qing Jiao, Yi Mu Cao [11], Wu Shao She. Adding raw Shi Gao [12], Zhi Mu [13] it there is more heat. Adding Gui Zhi, Xi Xin [14] if there is more cold syndrome. For cold complicated with heat, adding He Shou Wu [15], Xi Xian Cao [16], 1 month is one course. Result: total effective rate is 97.7%.
Key words: Xue Teng Qu Bi Tang, herbal treatment, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Writer: Zheng Tan
Dazhou City Tong Chuan district TCM hospital, Sichuan Province (635000)
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