How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Treated in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Disease description:
My father suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and experiences severe pain during damp or rainy weather. A friend recommended trying Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treatment. How, then, is rheumatoid arthritis treated in TCM?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
After the onset of rheumatic arthritis, patients may experience joint pain and swelling upon exposure to cold and dampness. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment, wind-dispelling and dampness-resolving herbs may be prescribed, combined with TCM modalities such as herbal patch application at acupoints, acupuncture, massage, or moxibustion, along with functional exercises—collectively offering beneficial effects for rheumatic arthritis.
