Vasculitis generally refers to thromboembolic vasculitis, which belongs to the category of “gangrene (cold and numbness of the limbs at the beginning, and necrosis of the toe joints, black rot and ulceration, which does not heal for a long time)” in Chinese medicine. Taking Chinese medicine can treat vasculitis, but the specific effect varies from person to person.
Chinese medicine treatment of gangrene needs to recognize the evidence and treat as follows:
1. Cold and dampness blocking evidence: symptoms see dull and colorless face, like warmth and fear of cold, affected limbs are heavy, aching, numbness, calves have twitching, so as to limp or stop walking, the pain gradually disappears after resting, and so on. Commonly used remedies are Yanghe Tang combined with Duhuo Sheng Tang.
2. Stasis blocking the veins and channels syndrome: the symptoms of the affected limbs are dull red or blue, even when they are sagging, pale when they are elevated, skin and muscle atrophy, thickening of toenails, etc. The commonly used remedies are Tao Hong Si Wu Zi Wu Tang combined with Duhuo Yang Sheng Tang. The common prescription is Tao Hong Si Wu Tang.
3. Heat toxicity into the collateral evidence: the symptoms of the affected limb skin dark red and swollen, the affected toes are like boiled red dates, gradually become purple and black, broken and decayed, abnormal pain, accompanied by fever, dry mouth, constipation, yellow and red urine. Commonly used medicine is Si Miao Yong An Tang.
If medication is needed, it should be diagnosed by a doctor and treated according to the doctor’s instructions.