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Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1389-5575
ISSN (Online): 1875-5607

Reconsideration of Japanese Traditional Herbal Medicine: New Field of Research and Clinical Medicine

Author(s): Hideki Okamoto

Volume 6, Issue 5, 2006

Page: [543 - 547] Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/138955706776876258

Price: $65

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


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