Therapeutic effects of jidabokuippo for painful swelling from head injury

Abstract

The pain and swelling associated with head bruises may sometimes cause anxiety and distress to the patient —thus requiring treatment. Jidabokuippo is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been shown to be effective against swelling and pain from trauma. In this retrospective study, we investigated the efficacy of jidabokuippo in treating patients with painful swelling due to head trauma. The results showed that the administration of jidabokuippo reduced pain and swelling without any side effects, and short–term oral administration was considered safe. The use of an appropriate study design, such as a randomized trial, was considered necessary.