By examining the recent domestic and international literature, we provide a breakdown of Chinese medicine in the treatment of lupus nephritis in recent years. It summarizes the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease, the historical theoretical sources of TCM evidence-based treatment and the composition of prescriptions and medicines, elaborates on TCM stage-based treatment, and outlines various TCM characteristic treatment methods including internal herbal tonics, acupuncture, medicinal baths, tui-na and enemas.The results showed that the above-mentioned TCM treatment methods not only have precise clinical efficacy, but also can appropriately reduce the frequency of hormone use, thus alleviating the physical harm caused by the related side effects, with considerable safety and effective relief of patients' pain.

Xiaohui Yang, Xianling Fan, Chunying Liu. Progress in the treatment of lupus nephritis with Chinese medicine. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2023) Vol. 4, Issue 4: 39-47. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2023.040407.

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