Progress in traditional Chinese medicine treatment of ulcerative colitis in remission postprint

Abstract: Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that occurs repeatedly and is difficult to treat throughout life. Treatment in remission alternates with the onset of the disease. Treatment in remission can reduce the recurrence of the ulcerative colitis and reduce the risk of colon cancer. In clinic, the methods of maintaining remission period include Western medicine, traditional Chinese Medicine, sports, emotion and so on. Western medicine has ulcerative colitis side effects and needs to be improved. In this article, we will review the research progress in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis by Chinese medicine in recent years. From the perspective of Chinese Medicine Treatment and nursing, how can Chinese medicine help chronic ulcerative colitis, at the same time, the deficiency of the current research and the future work are discussed.