Erteng Tongbi Decoction ameliorates collagen-induced arthritis in mice via modulating T cell differentiation and cytokines balance.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Herbs have been commonly used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has been verified that Erteng Tongbi Decoction has good therapeutic effects on RA, while, relatively few studies on the relationship between its components and anti-rheumatoid efficacy were carried out.

Aim Of The Study: To discuss the anti-RA effects of Erteng Tongbi Decoction on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) in mice and the influence of T cell differentiation and cytokines balance.