#Japanese Kampo Medicine
Explore evidence-informed monographs, pharmacological mechanisms, traditional ethnobotany, and therapeutic protocols categorized under #Japanese Kampo Medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chinese Skullcap vs. American Skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis vs. lateriflora): Flavonoid Profiles, Antiviral vs. Sedative Neuromodulation
A comparative phytochemical analysis of Scutellaria baicalensis root (Huang Qin) versus Scutellaria lateriflora aerial parts (American Skullcap), comparing baicalin antiviral defense with scutellarin GABAergic sedation.
Alisma / Water Plantain (Ze Xie / Alisma orientalis): Alisol Triterpenes, Renal Aquaporin Regulation & Hyperuricemia Excretion
A scientific study on Alisma orientalis rhizome, reviewing protostane-type triterpenes (alisol A, B, C), renal tubular uric acid transporter-1 (URAT1) inhibition, and gentle damp-heat diuretic actions.