Herbal Treatment of Gout

Course overview

This course explores gout from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, focusing on etiology and pathogenesis involving phlegm, blood stasis, and damp-heat, as well as underlying liver and kidney yin deficiency. It introduces herbal treatment strategies based on pattern differentiation, integrating internal formulas with external therapies such as herbal compresses and fumigation washes. The course also covers dietary therapy guided by TCM principles and the use of medicinal teas to support long-term management. Emphasis is placed on practical clinical application to improve pain, reduce recurrence, and enhance overall patient outcomes.