Kampo Treatment in the Acute Phase

Abstract

Kampo treatment in the acute phase serves the following three purposes : 1) Supplementary to Western medicine. In cases of inflammatory swellings, concurrent administration of eppikajutsuto is recommended. In tetanus, shakuyakukanzoto is combined to alleviate generalized muscle spasms. Goryosan is clinically employed for fluid retention-related conditions such as headache, vertigo, motion sickness, pleural effusion, ascites, etc., to modulate water distribution within the body. 2) Kampo treatment exhibits utmost efficacy. Shakuyakukanzoto promptly alleviates painful muscle spasms. Jidabokuippo aids in resolving subcutaneous hematomas by promoting the removal of stagnant blood. Daikenchuto, which enhances intestinal peristalsis, can be utilized for paralytic ileus. 3) Utilization as an alternative to Western medicines under specific circumstances. In disaster-affected areas, Kampo treatment should be integrated into the available limited medical resources. Thus, it is crucial, even in the acute phase, to employ the advantages of diverse medical modalities, including both Western medicine and Kampo medicine, in a flexible manner to enhance patient health, rather than adhering rigidly to a single medical system.