Numerous randomized trials have shown that Baihu Jia Guizhi Decoction, which is based on the traditional prescription Baihu Decoction, is a potent medication for the treatment of joint disease and can reduce rheumatoid arthritis inflammation by modulating the succinate SUCNR1 metabolic signalling pathway (Chen et al., 2019). The gene discussed is SUCNR1; the disease is arthropathy.