Usefulness of hangekobokuto (Banxia ‐houpo‐tang) to treat panic disorder in patients with bipolar disorder: A case report
ConclusionHangekobokuto could be one of the options to treat panic disorder in patients with bipolar disorder, although further study is necessary. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - August 7, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kakusho Chigusa Nakajima ‐Ohyama, Yoshie Shizusawa, Hitoshi Tanimukai Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - August 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Therapeutic potential of ubaien for refractory gastrointestinal diseases: Japanese case reports and literature review
ConclusionUbaien may be effective for treating refractory gastrointestinal disorders in patients with tangled cold and heat. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - July 28, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kazushi Uneda, Takumi Kayo, Shuichiro Akiba, Ryuji Saito, Takaharu Ueno, Masao Suzuki, Tadamichi Mitsuma Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 with saikatsugekito: A case series
ConclusionMost patients recovered within a week without worsening. Our study suggests that saikatsugekito may be considered a treatment choice to relieve symptoms of mild-to-moderate-stage COVID-19. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - July 19, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yasuhito Irie, Hajime Nakae, Shin Fukui Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Effects of two kinds of Kampo ‐hozai, ninjinyoeito and kamikihito, on mental disorder‐like behaviors in senescence‐accelerated mouse‐prone 8 mice
ConclusionNYT and KKT may be useful for treating apathy and anxiety, respectively, in older individuals. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - June 16, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Marika Hirata, Chise Taniguchi, Takuya Watanabe, Toru Horikawa, Yufuko Akizuki, Kaori Kubota, Shutaro Katsurabayashi, Katsunori Iwasaki Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Mechanistic analysis of bladder cancer suppression by brassicasterol in a rat model of N ‐butyl‐N‐(4‐hydroxybutyl)nitrosamine‐induced bladder cancer
ConclusionWe clarified that brassicasterol suppresses bladder carcinogenesis by acting on cell cycle-related signaling, inflammation-related signaling, and androgen signaling via multiple mechanisms. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - June 9, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nobutomo Ikarashi, Tetsuya Ono, Motohiro Hoshino, Takahiro Toda, Yasuharu Yazawa, Kiyoshi Sugiyama Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Anti ‐inflammatory effect and bone induction ability of hainosankyuto in the human osteosarcoma cell line Saos‐2
ConclusionThese results indicate that hainosankyuto regulates inflammation and metabolism in osteoblasts, resulting in the activity of early bone-related biomarkers. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - May 21, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Pao ‐Li Wang, Yoshimasa Makita, Kazuya Masuno, Nobutaka Okusa, Shin‐ichi Fujiwara, Yasuhiro Imamura Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Treatment for tetanus applying Kampo medicine: Administration of shakuyakukanzoto
ConclusionA large randomised controlled trial may be necessary to establish a treatment for tetanus using both Western and Kampo medicines. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - May 3, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hajime Nakae, Yasuhito Irie, Kasumi Satoh, Toshiharu Kitamura, Koumei Kameyama, Tasuku Nara, Manabu Okuyama Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

A case of reactive hypoglycemia caused by Kampo medicine
ConclusionThe promotion of gastric peristaltic function as an effect of Kampo may cause reactive hypoglycemia. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - April 21, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Genzo Yamasaki Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - April 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research

Acknowledgment
(Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - April 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: ACKNOWLEDGMENT Source Type: research

Effective learning strategies for Japanese Kampo medicine using problem ‐based learning and simulator training for medical students: A questionnaire survey
ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest that combining multiple strategies rather than offering classes with lectures promoted a positive attitude to Kampo medicine and deep self ‐learning among students, thereby improving the educational effects of Kampo medicine education. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 31, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Marie Amitani, Haruka Amitani, Hajime Suzuki, Suguru Kawazu, Takamasa Fukumoto, Kojiro Yamaguchi, Toshimichi Oki, Hideaki Nitta, Takuro Sonoda, Nanami Uto, Mayumi Numata, Kimiko Mizuma, Rie Ibusuki, Toshiro Takezaki, Tetsuhiro Owaki, Akihir Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Review of the first 20  years of the Evidence‐Based Medicine Committee of the Japan Society for Oriental Medicine
ConclusionThe committee established significant landmarks for evidence ‐based Kampo medicine and collected a reliable information resource. The guidelines repository is continuously updated with new information. A standard platform for referencing Kampo formulae in research articles is also well established. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 31, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yoshiharu Motoo, Ichiro Arai, Toshiaki Kogure, Kiichiro Tsutani Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

Immunological validation of the pharmacological and anti ‐allergic action of glycyrrhetinic acid from Glycyrrhizae Radix
ConclusionMAb6D6 neutralised the activity of GAin vivo. Therefore, it is essential to analyse the role of GA from GR in Kampo medicine and elucidate its mechanism of action. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 30, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Shinsuke Hisaka, Sachiko Murase, Hayato Kishi, Mitsuhiko Nose Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Blood glucose ‐lowering effect of water and ethanolic extracts of Gynura procumbens (Lour.) Merr
ConclusionThe findings of the present study reveal that GP may correct glucose intolerance and both the ethanolic and water extracts of GP have a blood glucose ‐lowering effect, possibly via AMPK‐mediated signaling pathways in the muscle and adipose tissues. (Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine)
Source: Traditional and Kampo Medicine - March 22, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cho L. Aung, Fumitaka Kawakami, Motoki Imai, Thet ‐Thet Lwin, Makoto Kanzaki, Ohn Mar, Khin P. Phyu, Mya M. Thwin, Hiroko Maruyama Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research