This article summarized the clinical experience of Professor AI Rudi in staged treatment according to pattern differentiation of systemic lupus erythematosus （SLE）. It is believed that SLE is characterized by kidney

yin

deficiency and heat toxin obstruction as the core disease mechanism. The staged treatment principle is to nourish

yin

and clear heat， invigorate blood and resolve toxins. In the early stage of heat toxins accumulation， the focus is on treating the branch and strengthen the kidneys as early as possible， recommending self-designed

Liangxue Xiaofeng Powder

（凉血消风散） with modifications. In the middle stage， there is

yin

deficiency with internal heat， which requires nourishing kidney

yin

and eliminating pathogenic factors. The prescription suggested is self-designed

Shouwu Dihuang Decoction

（首乌地黄汤）. In the late stage， there is yin impairment affecting

yang

， which requires a gradual consolidation of the foundation and harmonization of

yin

and

yang

， usually with

Zhenwu Decoction

（真武汤） and

Zishen Tongguan Powder

（滋肾通关散） with modifications. At the same time， the treatment emphasizes the integration of Chinese and Western medicine， and use of self-designed

Ershen Dihuang Pill

（二参地黄丸）

after initial remission to consolidate the effect and prevent relapse. External treatment should also be given importance to， and

Hongyou Ointment

（红油膏） can be used to treat SLE skin lesions， reduce swelling， and relieve pain.