Kampo Treatment for Climacteric Disorders
Published on 7. April 1998
Book
Hardback
274 pages
978-0-912111-51-3 (ISBN)
Description
Kampo is one of Japan's early medical traditions using classical herbal formulae. It traces its roots back to Chinese traditional medicine and means literally Chinese way". This text is intended for health care practitioners of all backgrounds who are engaged in the care of older women. Part One provides historical and background information and an overview of applications of Kampo within the framework of modern medicine. Part Two sets forth the rudiments of Kampo practice, from diagnosis to issues surrounding treatment and evaluation. Part Three presents Kampo treatment for climacteric disorders. Each of the 8 chapters in this section focuses on one aspect of common problems affecting perimenopausal women. A special feature is the quick reference table that accompanies each chapter, designed to facilitate the identification of appropriate remedies."
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Brookline, MA
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Traditional Chinese medicine specialists in training and practice, acupuncturists, herbalists
Illustrations
26 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Weight
485 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-912111-51-3 (9780912111513)
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Content
PART 1 SKETCHES from the PAST and PRESENT: Introductions. History: Derivation from Traditional Chinese Medicine,' Unique Development in Japan, Present Status in Japan. Divergence from Biomedicine, Holistic Approach, Relationship Between Diagnosis and Treatment, Therapeutic Aims, Pharmacology: Refined Drug Vs Whole Plant Extracts, Formulas, Normalizing and Health-Building Actions. Kampo as a Complement to Biomedicine: Epidemiologic Shift, Fields of Applications, Cooperation PART II INTRODUCTION to KAMPO PRACTICE: Basic Concepts: Formula Patterns, Selected Concepts of Pathology: Constitutional State, Heat and Cold, Coldness Conditions, Blood Dyscrasias, Fluid Dyscrasias, Headrushes, Weak Digestive Function. The Four Examinations: Inspection, Audio-Olfactive Examination, Inquiry, Palpation. Abdominal Examination: Preliminary Considerations, Terminology, Abdominal Signs: Signs More General in Nature, Signs Associated with Specific Regions, Procedure and Method, Medical Assessment of the Abdomen, Postscript. Pattern Diagnosis in the Context of Extract Therapy: Extract Therapy: Implications, Pattern Identification, Multiple Patterns. Combination Therapy: Addition, Combination with Other Formulas, Combination with Modern Drugs. Technical Points of Therapy: Dosage, Time and Frequency of Administration, Evaluation. Adverse Effects. Precautions PART III KAMPO TREATMENT for SPECIFIC CLIMACTERIC PROBLEMS: Introduction and General Considerations. Vasomotor Manifestations. Sleep Disturbances. Mood Changes. Headaches. Gynecologic Disorders. Urinary Disorders. Body Aches and Pains. Osteoporosis. Atherosclerosis (Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia) PART IV FORMULAS and PATTERNS APPENDIX: Caution List. List of Distributors of Extract Preparations