Pregnant women with the complication of depression who visit the department of Oriental Medicine at a Japanese perinatal center
ConclusionTo improve the recognition and management practices of perinatal depression, a standardized training will be needed on how to communicate in order to understand the mental problems in pregnant women concerning atypical symptoms of depression and unspecified somatic complaints. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - November 18, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Mariko Isomura,
Kei Sagawa,
Chiharu Tobe,
Shunji Suzuki Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
A case of eosinophilic sinusitis controlled by Kampo medicine
ConclusionHeiisan and keishibukuryogan was a beneficial alternative treatment for the case. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - November 11, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kazuhiro Hirasawa,
Shingo Ono,
Kiyoaki Tsukahara Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Preclinical toxicity evaluation of Habb ‐e‐Azaraqi: A nux‐vomica‐based traditional Unani polyherbal formulation in rats
ConclusionNo treatment ‐related toxicologically significant changes were observed up to the highest tested dose except a few histopathological observations in the kidney in the high‐dose HAZ group as well as in the vehicle and satellite control groups. Data of the present study support that the traditional detoxificat ion process effectively minimizes toxic effects of nux‐vomica used in HAZ. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - November 9, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shabnam Anjum Ara,
Uzma Viquar,
Mohammad Zakir,
Mohd Urooj,
Munawwar Husain Kazmi,
Gulam Mohammed Husain Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Goshajinkigan increases peripheral capillary diameter in non ‐diabetic and diabetic mice
ConclusionThe direct vasodilatory effect of GJG in peripheral arterioles and venules involved increased NO production. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - November 5, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Koki Inagaki,
Masataka Furuta,
Izumi Asada,
Shinsuke Hisaka,
Mitsuhiko Nose Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Comparison of the formulas from the current form of traditional Japanese pediatrics and those described in Yoyokasoku (in ‐house methods of pediatrics): A representative pediatric classic
ConclusionCurrent Kampo pediatrics may have developed less under the influence of a pediatric classic in the nineteenth century; however, a thorough investigation of pediatric books is needed to understand the history of Kampo pediatrics. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - November 3, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nozomu Kawashima Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Three mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019 treated with saikatsugekito, a Japanese herbal medicine
ConclusionWe believe that treatment with Kampo medicine, which is relatively safe clinically and has few side effects, should be taken at an early stage of COVID ‐19 along with coping therapy. And we think that saikatsugekito may contribute to prevent the worsening of COVID‐19. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - October 12, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yasuhito Irie,
Hajime Nakae,
Shin Fukui Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Kakkonto, shosaikoto, Platycodon grandiflorum root, and gypsum (a Japanese original combination drug known as saikatsugekito): Pharmacological review of its activity against viral infections and respiratory inflammatory conditions and a discussion of its applications to COVID ‐19
ConclusionThe results demonstrated that Kampo medicine has therapeutic activities against single ‐strand RNA virus infections and respiratory inflammation, and may also have activities against SARS‐CoV‐2. Further research is required to investigate the activity of Kampo medicines, such as saikatsugekito, against SARS‐CoV‐2. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - October 11, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ryutaro Arita,
Rie Ono,
Natsumi Saito,
Shin Takayama,
Takao Namiki,
Takashi Ito,
Tadashi Ishii Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Three mild cases of coronavirus disease 2019 treated with saikatsugekito, a Japanese herbal medicine
ConclusionWe believe that treatment with Kampo medicine, which is relatively safe clinically and has few side effects, should be taken at an early stage of COVID ‐19 along with coping therapy. And we think that saikatsugekito may contribute to prevent the worsening of COVID‐19. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - October 11, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yasuhito Irie,
Hajime Nakae,
Shin Fukui Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Hochuekkito comprising Atractylodis lanceae rhizoma prevents pulmonary infection of Streptococcus pneumoniae in cyclophosphamide ‐treated mice through acceleration of anti‐bacterial protein production
ConclusionProphylactic treatment with ALR ‐hochuekkito formula protected immuno‐compromised mice from bacterial pneumonia by enhancing the production of anti‐bacterial proteins such as surfactant protein A/D and chitinase‐3‐like‐1 in the lung. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - October 5, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Satoshi Ideno,
Yosuke Tanaka,
Kayako Sasou,
Haruna Hosaka,
Hidenori Matsui,
Hiroko Maruyama,
Miki Tonooka,
Mari Endo,
Takayuki Nagai,
Hiroyuki Seki,
Toshihiko Hanawa,
Go Ito,
Hiroshi Odaguchi,
Hiroshi Morisaki,
Hiroaki Kiyohara Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Traumatic asphyxia successfully treated with jidabokuippo
ConclusionJDI can be used for the management of ecchymosis and swelling following traumatic asphyxia. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - September 27, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hajime Nakae,
Yasuhito Irie,
Kasumi Satoh,
Toshiharu Kitamura,
Koumei Kameyama,
Tomoki Furuya,
Manabu Okuyama Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
