Lupus Stone Mountain GA

Lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease triggered by immunoregulatory disorders wherein genetic, hormonal and environmental factors all play a role. Its pathologic changes can affect connective tissues, skin, mucosa, serous coat, blood vessels, joints, the lymphatic system, and all major organs. Impairment to the kidney, heart, and liver is commonly encountered, and more females than males tend to be affected. In traditional Chinese medicine, it falls into the categories of wind-toxicity in the kidney and consumptive diseases.

Lupus erythematosus can result from any singlular or a combination of the following factors: congenital defect, liver and kidney-yin deficiencies, essence and blood deficiencies, emotional impairment, overstress, attack by pathogenic factors, and overexposure to strong sunshine. All of the aforementioned factors could cause blood stasis and skin damages. Left untreated, the disease could progress to affect the joints, muscles, bones and internal organs. In short, this condition has its root causes in heart, spleen and kidney-yin deficiencies, and it manifests in accumulated heat, excessive fire and water retention.

Ingredients: Lei Gong Teng polyglycoside

Clinical Application:
Lei Gong Teng Pian was used to treat 34 cases of lupus erythematosus. The daily dosage was the equivalent of 20-30 grams of raw herbs. This study reported a total effective rate of 91.5%.(1)

Modification of Ci Shi Wan was used to treat 36 cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The formula consisted of Ci Shi (Magnetite), Niu Xi (Achyranthes), Chuan Xiong (Cnidium), Chi Shao (Red Peony), Hai Tong Pi (Erythrina Bark), Bei Xie (Tokoro), Quan Xie (Scorpion), Qin Jiao (Gentian Root), Di Long (Earthworm), Tian Ma (Gastrodia), Mu Gua (Chaenomeles), Bai Zhi (Angelica), Bai Hua She She Cao (Oldenlandia), Bai Jiang Can (white Silkworm), Bai Fu Zi (white Aconite), Shi Nan Ye, Bai Ji Li (White Tribulus), and Ku Shen (Sophora Root). Using honey as the medium, the formula was processed into boluses, with each bolus weighing 10g. Two boluses were administered each time, 2 times a day, for 60 days. The results: 31 cases experienced an alleviation in symptoms. Specifically; 7 cases had a significant alleviation in symptoms, 18 cases had a good alleviation, 6 cases had a fair alleviation, and 5 cases did not respond to the treatment.(2)

A formula designed for removing blood toxicity was used in treating 27 cases of SLE. The formula consisted of one dose of the formula in decoction taken orally on a daily basis. The results: the symptoms were by and large alleviated in 12 cases, partially alleviated in another 12 cases, and no response to the treatment was found in the remaining 3 cases, with a total effective rate of 88.8%.(3)

One study treated 13 cases of facial lupus erythematosus based on TCM's differentiation treatment theory. Patients suffering from fire syndromes and poor blood circulation due to virulent dampness were treated with a formula consisting of Lin Yang Jiao (Antelope horn) powder, Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion), Bai Jiang Cao (Patrinia), Sheng Yi Yi Ren (Coix), Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum), Xia Ku Cao (Prunella), Mao Gen (Imperata), Gui Jian Yu (Winged Euony Twigs), Long Dan Cao (Gentiana Root), Lian Qiao (Forsythia), and Lin Xiao Hua (Chinese Trumpetcreeper). Patients suffering from phlegm stagnation due to accumulation of virulent dampness were treated with a formula consisting of Bai Zhu (Atractylodes), Chen Pi (Citrus), Tao Ren (Persica), Chuan Xiong (Cnidium), Liu Ji Nu (Mugwort), Yi Yi Ren (Coix), Tu Fu Ling (Smilax), Bai Jiang Cao (Thlaspi), Zi Hua Di Ding (Viola), Ye Ju (Wild Chrysanthemum), and Xia Ku Cao (Prunella). The results, 5 cases were recovered, 7 cases improved and 1 case did not respond to the treatment.(4)

One study treated 82 cases of SLE with Hong Ban Tang, a formula consisting of Sheng Di (Rehmannia Root), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia), Sheng Shi Gao (Gypsum), Ren Dong Teng (Lonicera Stem), Hu Zhang (Giant Knotweed Rhizome), Yang Ti Gen (Radix Rumicis), Sheng Yi Ren (Coix), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Root), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), Lu Dou Yi (Testa Phaseoli Radiati), and Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena). The results: 46 cases significantly improved, 23 improved, and 13 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 84.15%.(5)

One study treated 34 cases of SLE with Lei Gong Teng Pian (manufactured in Hu Bei province). The medicine was administered to the patients daily at a dosage which was the equivalent of 20-30 grams of raw herbs. The study reported a total effective rate of 91.5%.(6)

San Teng Tang Jiang (a syrup made from Lei Gong Teng, Ji Xue Teng (Miletta), and Hong Teng (Sargentyloryvine)) was used to treat 302 patients suffering from various types of lupus erythematosus. A breakdown of the conditions was as follows: 58 cases of chronic discoides lupus erythematosus (DLE), 23 cases of subacute skin lupus erythematosus (SeLE), 180 cases of SLE, 10 cases of overlapping lupus erythematosus (OLE), and 31 cases of subgroup mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD). San Teng Tang Jiang was orally taken 10-15ml a time, 3 times a day. Two months constituted one course of treatment. Hormones were not used in DLE and in other types of lupus erythematosus in principle. While under treatment with San Teng Tang Jiang, patients who had been taking hormones gradually decreased hormone intake or stopped using them once their conditions were stabilized. The results: 288 cases experienced an improvement in their symptoms, with a total effective rate of 95.4%.(7)

Liu He Qu Du Yin was used to treat 32 cases of DLE. The formula consisted of Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Shou Di (Rehmannia), Liu Yue Xue (Eupatorium), Qi Ye Yi Zhi Hua (Windpipe), San Pian Wa (Herba Oxalidis), Fang Feng (Siler), Sang Ye (Mulberry Leaf), Jin Zhan Yin Pen, Chuan Xiong (Cnidium), Dang Gui (Dang Gui), Chi Shao (Red Peony), Zhi Zi (Gardnia), Cang Zhu (Atractylodes), and Xi Xin (Wild Ginger). The formula was administered twice daily, 100ml each time. One month constituted one course of treatment. The results: after 3-5 courses of treatment, 10 cases significantly improved, 18 improved, and 4 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 87%.(8)

Treatment with a Combination of Acupuncture and Herbs
A formula designed by Ding Jinan, a renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine, was used in conjunction with acupuncture to treat 32 cases of SLE. The formula consisted of Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Cao Wu (processed Wild Aconite Root), Jing Jie (processed Schizonepeta), Fang Feng (Siler), Xian Lin Pi (Epimedium), Shen Jin Cao (Buck Grass), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia), and Gan Cao (Licorice). One dose of the formula in decoction was administered daily. The daily acupuncture treatment called for treating the following acupoints: Bai Hui (Du 20), Feng Chi (GB 20), Da Zhui (Du 14), Qu Chi (LI 11), He Gu (LI 4), Shen Shu (UB 23), Zu San Li (St 36), Xue Hai (Sp 1), and Tai Zhong (Liv 3). After a needling sensation was felt upon insertion, the needles were maneuvered using the twirling-lifting-thrusting as well as the uniform reinforcing-reducing methods, and then were retained for 30 minutes. One course of treatment lasted six months. Between courses of treatment, the patients were rested for 14 days. The results: 17 cases significantly improved, 9 improved, and 6 did not respond to the treatment, with a total effective rate of 82.2%.(9)