Japanese Kampo Medicine

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Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Toki-shakuyaku-san (Angelica and Peony Powder / TJ-23): Ligustilide, Microvascular Pelvic Flow & Gynecological Dysmenorrhea

A scientific monograph on the Japanese Kampo formula Toki-shakuyaku-san (TJ-23), examining ligustilide phthalides, paeoniflorin, pelvic microvascular perfusion, and the management of cold constitution dysmenorrhea.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Dai-kenchu-to Formula (Major Rhubarb & Ginger / TJ-100): Hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, TRPV1 Activation & Postoperative Ileus Motility

A scientific monograph on the Japanese Kampo formula Dai-kenchu-to (TJ-100), examining hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, gingerols, TRPV1 receptor activation, splanchnic blood flow, and postoperative ileus prevention.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 10 min

Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Bakumondo-to Formula (Ophiopogon Decoction / TJ-29): Ophiopogonin Saponins, Bronchial Mucous Secretion & Dry Pharyngeal Cough

A scientific monograph on the Japanese Kampo formula Bakumondo-to (TJ-29), analyzing ophiopogonin saponins, bronchial mucosal hydration, and the management of post-viral dry pharyngeal coughs.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 10 min

Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Shakuyaku-kanzo-to (Peony and Licorice / TJ-68): Paeoniflorin-Glycyrrhizin Synergy, Acetylcholine Blockade & Acute Muscle Spasm

A scientific monograph on the two-herb Japanese Kampo formula Shakuyaku-kanzo-to (TJ-68), evaluating paeoniflorin-glycyrrhizin synergy, motor endplate acetylcholine blockade, and rapid relief from nocturnal muscle cramps.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 11 min

Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Goreisan Formula (Five Herb Hydroregulation / TJ-17): Alisol Triterpenes, Aquaporin Channel Modulation & Fluid Balance

A scientific monograph on the Japanese Kampo formula Goreisan (TJ-17), examining alisol triterpenes, aquaporin water channel regulation, and the treatment of cerebral edema, headaches, and fluid stagnation.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Kakkonto Formula (Kudzu Decoction / TJ-1): Puerarin Isoflavones, Cutaneous Diaphoresis & Early Stage Immune Mobilization

A scientific monograph on the classical Kampo formula Kakkonto (TJ-1), analyzing puerarin isoflavones, ephedrine alkaloids, cutaneous diaphoresis, and early-stage respiratory viral defense.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 12 min

Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Sho-Saiko-to Formula (Minor Bupleurum / TJ-9): Saikosaponins, Hepatic Stellate Cell Quiescence & Cytokine Modulation

A clinical pharmacognostic review of the Japanese Kampo formula Sho-Saiko-to (TJ-9), examining saikosaponins, hepatic stellate cell quiescence, fibrogenesis downregulation, and cytokine modulation.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 11 min

Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Rikkunshito Formula (Atractylodes-Poria-Ginseng / TJ-43): Ghrelin Signaling Secretion, Functional Dyspepsia & Gastric Motility

An evaluation of the Japanese Kampo formula Rikkunshito (TJ-43), highlighting atractylodin, hesperidin, hypothalamic ghrelin receptor stimulation, and the management of functional dyspepsia.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 3, 2026

Hochu-ekki-to Formula (Tonify the Middle Qi / TJ-41): Astragalus-Ginseng Complex, Natural Killer Cell Activation & Chronic Fatigue

A scientific monograph on the Japanese Kampo formula Hochu-ekki-to (TJ-41), analyzing astragalosides, ginsenosides, systemic Natural Killer (NK) cell activation, and post-viral exhaustion recovery.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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⏱️ 13 min

Japanese Kampo Medicine Sep 2, 2026

Traditional Kampo Formulas (Sho-Saiko-to, Rikkunshito, Hochu-ekki-to): Botanical Synergies, Multicomponent Pharmacodynamics & Modern Clinical Evidence

An in-depth review of standardized Japanese Kampo medicine, analyzing classical Han dynasty formula ratios (Sho-Saiko-to, Rikkunshito, Hochu-ekki-to), ghrelin receptor stimulation, and modern hospital integration.

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Salih Demir, MSc

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