Unique External Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author: Yu Xiaoxue
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Publish Date: 1999-08-01
Features: This book is a part of the series "Internal Diseases Treated Externally · External Diseases Treated Externally Unique Therapeutic Methods." Rheumatoid arthritis refers to a rheumatic disease characterized primarily by joint symptoms. Its onset is associated with immunity, metabolism, infection, heredity, and degenerative changes. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls under the category of "bi syndrome," and numerous internal treatment formulas have been established. Additionally, based on the characteristics of this disease, many external treatment methods have been invented by applying the principle of "treating internal diseases externally." As time progresses, these methods have been continuously enriched and updated. This is mainly because this therapy has the advantages of directly targeting the affected area, producing rapid effects; being simple, economical, effective, easy to learn and use; easy to promote; safe to use; having few side effects; and being well-accepted by patients. This book elaborates on the principles of "treating internal diseases externally" for rheumatoid arthritis and its external treatment methods, including prescriptions, medications, functions, indications, usage, and precautions. It has high practical value and is suitable for the general public and enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine external treatment.