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Ci Shi Wan
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) Dai Mao Xie, Hu Zhang, Zhi Zi, Chi Shao, Hong Hua, Xian Sheng Di, Sheng Di, Dou Zhi, Lei Gong Teng, Sheng Gan Cao, Zhen Zhu Fen, Zi Di Ding, Jin Yin Hua, Lian Qiao, and Qing Hao
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) Lin Yang Jiao, Pu Gong Ying, Bai Jiang Cao, Sheng Yi Yi Ren, Ye Ju Hua, Xia Ku Cao, Mao Gen, Gui Jian Yu, Long Dan Cao, Lian Qiao, and Lin Xiao Hua
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) Hong Ban Tang
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) Treatment with Chinese Patent Medicine
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)
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