Traditional Chinese medicine composition for improving joint gall of rheumatoid arthritis
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN Β· China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LIUZHOU HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
- Publication Date
- 2013-11-27
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable Β· inactive patent
Abstract
Description
technical field
[0001] The invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicines, in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine composition for improving rheumatoid arthritis joint swelling and pain and a preparation method thereof. Background technique
[0002] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by erosive arthritis. The disease is more common in women. The male to female ratio is about 1:3. RA can occur at any age, with the peak incidence at the age of 30 to 50. The prevalence of RA in mainland my country is about 0.2%-0.4%. The disease manifests as symmetrical and persistent polyarthritis mainly involving small joints such as hands and wrist joints. The pathological manifestations are chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane, pannus formation, and cartilage and bone destruction of the joint, which can eventually lead to joint deformity and loss of function. Without formal treatment, about 75% of patients will bec...