ABSTRACT
This paper systematically summarized related literature on the treatment of atherlsclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities (ASO-LE) in recent years from three aspects, including internal treatment, external treatment , internal and external treatment, which shows that TCM treats ASO-LE mainly by activating blood circulation to dissipate stasis, warming Yang, smoothing meridian. TCM treatment could improve clinical symptoms and quality of life of ASO-LE patients. Futurestudies should pay attention to TCM advantage of "Preventing Diseases" and explore the effective ways of integrating prevention and treatment.
ABSTRACT
This paper systematically summarized related literature on the treatment of atherlsclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities (ASO-LE) in recent years from three aspects, including internal treatment, external treatment , internal and external treatment, which shows that TCM treats ASO-LE mainly by activating blood circulation to dissipate stasis, warming Yang, smoothing meridian. TCM treatment could improve clinical symptoms and quality of life of ASO-LE patients. Futurestudies should pay attention to TCM advantage of "Preventing Diseases" and explore the effective ways of integrating prevention and treatment.