Thermographic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Kampo Medicines

アクセス数 : 852
ダウンロード数 : 146

今月のアクセス数 : 1
今月のダウンロード数 : 0
File
HiroshimaJMedSci_55_1.pdf 1.33 MB 種類 : fulltext
Title ( eng )
Thermographic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Kampo Medicines
Creator
Inokawa Masae
Iguchi Keiichi
Kohda Hiroshi
Source Title
Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 55
Issue 1
Start Page 1
End Page 8
Journal Identifire
[PISSN] 0018-2052
[EISSN] 2433-7668
[NCID] AA00664312
Abstract
Kampo medicine has a specific concept known as "Sho", and herbal formulations are prescribed according to the "Sho". "Sho" is defined as "the decision of prescription judging from the patient's symptoms, systemic conditions and physical constitution generally". In the present study, the authors used thermography to evaluate the effects of herbal formulations based on "Sho" scientifically. In the cases that were suitable for Keishibukuryogan, the so-called Keishibukuryogan Sho, a significant skin temperature rise was observed in the upper half of the body after the intake of Keishibukuryogan. In a case that was suitable for Hochuekkito, the so-called Hochuekkito Sho, a marked elevation of skin temperature spread through the upper trunk. Thus, when individuals took herbal formulations according to the Sho, a marked skin surface temperature rise was observed. On the other hand, in a case that was not appropriate for the herbal formulation, a skin temperature rise was not observed after intake of this formulation. In an experiment that examined the role of the Keishi (Cinnamon Bark) contained in Keishibukuryogan, Keishibukuryogan acted on the abdomen including the upper part of the body, while the Keishi contained in Keishibukuryogan worked particularly on the upper part of the body. It suggested that thermography is useful for an objective evaluation of Sho in Kampo medicines, and for identification of the action site of the herbal formulation.
Keywords
Kampo medicine
Thermography
Keishibukuryogan (桂枝茯苓丸)
Skin surface temperature
NDC
Medical sciences [ 490 ]
Language
eng
Resource Type departmental bulletin paper
Publisher
Hiroshima University Medical Press
Date of Issued 2006-03
Rights
(c) Hiroshima University Medical Press.
Publish Type Version of Record
Access Rights open access
Source Identifier
[ISSN] 0018-2052
[NCID] AA00664312