Lupus Erythematosus (Paperback)

This book offers a general introduction to the biomedical view of lupus erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune disease, then discusses etiology, pathomechanism, and treatment from a Chinese medicine perspective, and collects cases and comments from famous traditional Chinese medicine physicians. A chapter on integrative treatments presents a clear rationale for the integration of Chinese medicine and biomedicine, written especially for the Western reader. The book concludes with a chapter of selected quotes from classical texts and modern research, with material on specific herbal formulas and recommendations for acupuncture and moxibustion. Readership for the book includes all those involved in Chinese medicine, including practitioners, students, and patients, as well as medical doctors interested in Chinese medicine. Da-can and Guo-wei are professors and chief physicians of Chinese external medicine at the Second Teaching Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, China.