Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence

The cause of obesity includes genetic and environmental factors, including cytokines derived from adipocytes (adipo-cytokines). Although drug therapy is available for obesity, it is highly risky. Our main focus in this review is on the traditional form of Japanese medicine, Kampo, in the treated of...

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Main Authors:	Jun-ichi Yamakawa, Junji Moriya, Kenji Takeuchi, Mio Nakatou, Yoshiharu Motoo, Junji Kobayashi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:	Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/943075

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spelling	doaj-73af5ff6c293482c950b586e694627772020-11-25T00:36:00ZengHindawi LimitedEvidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine1741-427X1741-42882013-01-01201310.1155/2013/943075943075Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical EvidenceJun-ichi Yamakawa0Junji Moriya1Kenji Takeuchi2Mio Nakatou3Yoshiharu Motoo4Junji Kobayashi5Department of General Medicine, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada, Kahoku District Ishikawa 920-0293, JapanDepartment of General Medicine, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada, Kahoku District Ishikawa 920-0293, JapanDepartment of Anesthesia, Fukuiken Saiseikai Hospital, Fukui, JapanDepartment of General Medicine, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada, Kahoku District Ishikawa 920-0293, JapanDepartment of Medical Oncology, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, JapanDepartment of General Medicine, Kanazawa Medical University, 1-1 Daigaku, Uchinada, Kahoku District Ishikawa 920-0293, JapanThe cause of obesity includes genetic and environmental factors, including cytokines derived from adipocytes (adipo-cytokines). Although drug therapy is available for obesity, it is highly risky. Our main focus in this review is on the traditional form of Japanese medicine, Kampo, in the treated of obesity. Two Kampo formulas, that is, bofutsushosan (防風通聖散) and boiogito (防己黄耆湯), are covered by the national health insurance in Japan for the treatment of obesity. Various issues related to their action mechanisms remain unsolved. Considering these, we described the results of basic experiments and presented clinical evidence and case reports on osteoarthritis as examples of clinical application of their two Kampo medicine. Traditional medicine is used not only for treatment but also for prevention. In clinical practice, it is of great importance to prove the efficacy of combinations of traditional medicine and Western medicine and the utility of traditional medicine in the attenuation of adverse effects of Western medicine.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/943075
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spellingShingle	Jun-ichi Yamakawa Junji Moriya Kenji Takeuchi Mio Nakatou Yoshiharu Motoo Junji Kobayashi Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
author_facet	Jun-ichi Yamakawa Junji Moriya Kenji Takeuchi Mio Nakatou Yoshiharu Motoo Junji Kobayashi
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title	Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence
title_short	Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence
title_full	Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence
title_fullStr	Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence
title_full_unstemmed	Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence
title_sort	significance of kampo, japanese traditional medicine, in the treatment of obesity: basic and clinical evidence
publisher	Hindawi Limited
series	Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
issn	1741-427X 1741-4288
publishDate	2013-01-01
description	The cause of obesity includes genetic and environmental factors, including cytokines derived from adipocytes (adipo-cytokines). Although drug therapy is available for obesity, it is highly risky. Our main focus in this review is on the traditional form of Japanese medicine, Kampo, in the treated of obesity. Two Kampo formulas, that is, bofutsushosan (防風通聖散) and boiogito (防己黄耆湯), are covered by the national health insurance in Japan for the treatment of obesity. Various issues related to their action mechanisms remain unsolved. Considering these, we described the results of basic experiments and presented clinical evidence and case reports on osteoarthritis as examples of clinical application of their two Kampo medicine. Traditional medicine is used not only for treatment but also for prevention. In clinical practice, it is of great importance to prove the efficacy of combinations of traditional medicine and Western medicine and the utility of traditional medicine in the attenuation of adverse effects of Western medicine.
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Significance of Kampo, Japanese Traditional Medicine, in the Treatment of Obesity: Basic and Clinical Evidence

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