Pain and Kampo

The Use of Japanese Herbal Medicine in Management of Pain

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Patient Care, Pain Medicine, Specialties, Internal Medicine, General
Cover of the book Pain and Kampo by , Springer Japan
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9784431682608
Publisher: Springer Japan Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9784431682608
Publisher: Springer Japan
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

The First International Symposium on "Pain and Kampo (Japanese Herbal Medicine)" took place in Tokyo in October, 1992. More than 700 registrants participated, with 12 registrants from seven overseas countries. This book contains summaries of the presentations at this meeting and is published in order to provide up-to-date information to a much wider audience. In China, traditional herbal medicine has been used for more than 3000 years while in Japan, its use has been documented for more than 1000 years, albeit with some changes to the original Chinese formulations. Recently there has been a revival of interest in herbal medicines for several reasons. There is a rapid growth in the number of senior citizens who frequently require the attention of modern medicine. In particular, there has been an increase in the number of patients who suffer from chronic diseases which are difficult to treat, e.g., arteriosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, chronic pain syndromes, etc. It has become evident that traditional Oriental herbal medicines could playa role in the management of these and other conditions.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The First International Symposium on "Pain and Kampo (Japanese Herbal Medicine)" took place in Tokyo in October, 1992. More than 700 registrants participated, with 12 registrants from seven overseas countries. This book contains summaries of the presentations at this meeting and is published in order to provide up-to-date information to a much wider audience. In China, traditional herbal medicine has been used for more than 3000 years while in Japan, its use has been documented for more than 1000 years, albeit with some changes to the original Chinese formulations. Recently there has been a revival of interest in herbal medicines for several reasons. There is a rapid growth in the number of senior citizens who frequently require the attention of modern medicine. In particular, there has been an increase in the number of patients who suffer from chronic diseases which are difficult to treat, e.g., arteriosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, chronic pain syndromes, etc. It has become evident that traditional Oriental herbal medicines could playa role in the management of these and other conditions.

More books from Springer Japan

Cover of the book Climate Change Adaptation Actions in Bangladesh by
Cover of the book Testicular Autoimmunity by
Cover of the book Treatment of Urolithiasis by
Cover of the book International Business Mergers and Acquisitions in Japan by
Cover of the book Education for Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction by
Cover of the book Stereoscopic HDTV by
Cover of the book Environmental Issues in China Today by
Cover of the book Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Palliative Medicine by
Cover of the book Manufacturing and Service Enterprise with Risks II by
Cover of the book Japan’s Industrious Revolution by
Cover of the book Mechanism of Artificial Heart by
Cover of the book Metal–Molecular Assembly for Functional Materials by
Cover of the book Zoom Gastroscopy by
Cover of the book Probing the Early Universe with the CMB Scalar, Vector and Tensor Bispectrum by
Cover of the book Behavioral Decision Theory by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy