Abstract
Japanese traditional herbal medicine, which is known as "Kampo", has received increasing attention as an alternative approach to the treatment of various diseases. In order to safely and effectively apply Kampo, it is essential to understand oriental diagnostics. Herein, an outline of such diagnostics is introduced, and current trends in Kampo research are reviewed.
Keywords: Oren-gedoku-to, Yoku-kan-san, Hange-shashin-to, Ginseng, Onji, Syakuyaku-kanzo-to, Sho-saiko-to, oriental diagnostics
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Reconsideration of Japanese Traditional Herbal Medicine: New Field of Research and Clinical Medicine
Volume: 6 Issue: 5
Author(s): Hideki Okamoto
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Keywords: Oren-gedoku-to, Yoku-kan-san, Hange-shashin-to, Ginseng, Onji, Syakuyaku-kanzo-to, Sho-saiko-to, oriental diagnostics
Abstract: Japanese traditional herbal medicine, which is known as "Kampo", has received increasing attention as an alternative approach to the treatment of various diseases. In order to safely and effectively apply Kampo, it is essential to understand oriental diagnostics. Herein, an outline of such diagnostics is introduced, and current trends in Kampo research are reviewed.
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Okamoto Hideki, Reconsideration of Japanese Traditional Herbal Medicine: New Field of Research and Clinical Medicine, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2006; 6 (5) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955706776876258
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