Autoimmune disease refers to illnesses that occur when body tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Common autoimmune diseases include theumatoid arthritis， lupus， Sjogren's syndrome， scleroderma， vasculitis， thrombocytopenic purpura， Graves' disease， inflammatory bowel disease， psoriasis and other hard-to-cure diseases.
Western medicines for autoimmune diseases include corticosteroids and immunosuppresants. While controlling symptoms quickly，long-term use increases the risk of infection and reduced adrenal function， and can affect the bone marrow. As patients become aware of these side effects， they seek treatment with Chinese herbal medicinals.
目录
General Introduction
Chapter 1 Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 2 Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chapter 3 Scleroderma
Chapter 4 Sjogren's Syndrome
Chapter 5 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (UlcerativeColitis and Crohn's Disease)
Chapter 6 Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders： Graves' Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Chapter 7 ldiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Chapter 8 Psoriasis and PsoriaticArthritis
Chapter 9 Systemic Vasculitis (Including Polyarteritis Nodosa and Behcet's Syndrome)
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