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eCAM, doi:10.1093/ecam/nel105
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This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/uk/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Two Kampo Medicines, Jidabokuippo and Hachimijiogan Alleviate Sprains, Bruises and Arthritis

Yasuyo Hijikata1, Yuko Miyamae1, Hisako Takatsu3 and Seishiro Sentoh4

1Toyodo Hijikata Clinic, 2Miyamae Clinic, 3Umezawa Clinic and 4Sentoh Clinic

In traditional Chinese medicine theory (TCM), the affected parts of sprains, bruises and arthritis are considered to be under certain conditions of TCM concept. We administered two Kampo medicines with synergistic effects to promote quick recovery from these conditions. Jidabokuippo (Zhidapuyifang in Chinese), which means ‘decoction for contusions’ is expected to remove these conditions. Hachimijiogan (Baweidihuangwan in Chinese), which translates as ‘eight-ingredient pill with Rehmannia’ is expected to restore presumed minute bone injury and regulates bone metabolism by changing such conditions based on TCM theory. We administered the two prescriptions to 10 patients (age range: 40–85 years; 1 male, 9 females) suffering from bruises, sprains, arthritis and spinal compression fracture without changing their routine intake of other drugs. Patients reported on changes in the pain of affected body parts by using the visual analog scale (VAS) before and after administration of Kampo medicine. In almost all cases, recovery began promptly after administration and the pain disappeared within ~2 weeks. Large doses for a short time brought about much quicker recovery than small doses. Administration of a combination of two Kampo medicines, Jidabokuippo and Hachimijiogan, quickly resolved the pain of bruises, sprains, arthritis and one spinal compression fracture.

Keywords: bruise – Kampo – pain – sprain

For reprints and all correspondence: Yasuyo Hijikata, Incorporated Toyodo Hijikata Clinic, 3-11-29, Kasuga, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0031, Japan. Tel: +81-72-627-3756; Fax: +81-72-627-3991; E-mail: hijikata{at}osb.att.ne.jp

Received October 4, 2006; accepted November 20, 2006


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