Juzen-Taiho-To (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications

ISBN-13: 9780367392925 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 256 str.

Haruki Yamada; Ikuo Saiki

Opis

In Japan, 148 kinds of Kampo (traditional Japanese herbal) formulations are covered by the national health insurance system. Because Kampo medicines contain many active ingredients and combinations of herbs, it is important to understand the mechanisms of action and to supply quality controlled materials. Juzen-taiho-to (Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Tang): Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications presents a concise overview of important Kampo formulas, Juzen-taiho-to. This book contains therapeutic indications and traditional uses, taxonomy, quality assurance of plant raw material, clinical constituents, and up-to-date findings and topics related to pharmacology and clinical application of Juzen-taiho-to.

Spis treści

Introduction: What is Kampo medicines?. Crude Drugs.
Therapeutic indications of Juzen-taiho-to in modern therapy. Immunological properties of Juzen-taiho-to. Hemopoiesis-stimulatory effects of Juzen-taiho-to. Preventive effects of Juzen-taiho-to on infectious diseases. Search for active ingredients of Juzen-taiho-to. Effect of Juzen-taiho-to on carcinogenesis, tumor progression and metastasis in vivo. In combination with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Anti-tumor effects in combination with chemotherapy. Toxicology and side effects of Juzen-taiho-to. Formulations related to Juzen-taiho-to: Hochu-ekki-to and Ninjin-yoei-to. Appendix. Component crude drugs of Juzen-taiho-to. Composition of Kampo formulas. List of Chinese and Japanese crude drugs in Kampo medicines. Index.

O autorze

Haruki Yamada, Ikuo Saiki