2005 Volume 115 Issue 1 Pages 7-13
Ulcer in summer of livedo reticularis with summer ulceration (LRSU) occurring every year is very painful and intractable. Such ulcer prevention is very important for improving the QOL of patients with LRSU. As a trial, we encouraged patients to drink Kanpo-tea® all year around. It is a health tea to improve blood circulation, that is mainly composed of Miyako Bidens pilosa L (MMBP). Fourteen cases with LRSU were treated for 5 years, and a preventative effect was observed in an average of 87% cases per year. The validated composition of Kanpo-tea® to prevent ulceration is still unknown, but our data suggest that Kanpo-tea® is a very useful health food for improving the QOL of patients with LRSU.
