Treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus from the Perspective of"Body-Viscera Combined Impediment"
LIU Weixiang
ZHANG Rouman
JIANG Quan
LIU Zixia
Abstract：This paper elaborates on the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)approach to treating systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE)based on the theory of"Body-Viscera Combined Impediment".This theory not only encompasses the clinical characteristics of SLE but also serves as a crucial theoretical foundation for TCM in managing SLE.The theory emphasizes that Yin deficiency with blood heat is the core pathogenesis of SLE,while the imbalance between pathogenic factors and healthy Qi represents the primary perspective on SLE pathogenesis.The equilibrium of this relationship determines the progression and prognosis of SLE,making harmonizing and balancing pathogenic factors and healthy Qi the overarching principle in SLE treatment.The holistic view and syndrome differentiation are essential foundations and practical applications of the"Body-Viscera Combined Impediment"theory.By leveraging the advantages of TCM in simultaneous treatment of the body and viscera,harmonizing and dispelling pathogenic factors,and multi-targeted regulation based on the concept of"simultaneous treatment of body and viscera",it is anticipated that patient benefits can be maximized.The"Body-Viscera Combined Impediment"theory can serve as a new perspective for mutual interpretation between TCM and Western medicine theories regarding SLE,as well as provide new insights and theoretical foundations for the prevention,treatment,and modernization research of SLE using TCM.
Keywords：Body-viscera combined impedimentTraditional Chinese medicineSystemic lupus erythematosusImbalance between pathogenic factors and healthy QiYin deficiency with blood heat
Publication Date：2026-03-28
Online Publishing Date：2026-03-31(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 541-545 )