Experience with Kippikijitsushokyoto for Treating Cough Accompanied by an Itchy Feeling in the Throat

Abstract

Kippikijitsushokyoto is described in the great classical text, the Kinkiyoryaku (Jinguiyaolue) as the formulation for treating kyohi. We report seven cases of cough successfully treated with kippikijitsushokyoto. Almost all of these cases had similar symptoms, i.e., an itchy feeling in the throat, sputum that could not be expectorated easily, no feeling of dry throat, and skin findings of lighter complexion and increased moisture. Our clinical experience suggests that kippikijitsushokyoto is an effective treatment for cough accompanied by an itchy feeling in the throat.