This book examines the use of herbal medicine in the treatment of intractable diseases as well as common health problems. Given the stringent quality control of herbal medicine such as Kampo and reproducibility of preclinical findings, together with overall fewer adverse events, its attractiveness continues to rise, and multi-component herbal medicine capable of targeting multiple sites can be useful for future drug discovery. Written for the Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology series, this collection features practical advice for hands-on work in this exciting and expansive field.
Authoritative and easily applicable, Herbal Medicines: New Horizons summarizes the current state and translational aspect of herbal medicine in modern society in order to help establish a rational therapy for patients.

Explores the current state of herbal medicine in modern society Focuses on the reproducibility of preclinical findings as well as the stringent quality control of herbal medicine Provides a guide to help in establishing alternative and complementary therapies for patients

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Chinese Herbal Medicine Including Historical Aspects.- Kampo Diagnosis Based on Sho.- Pain and Herbal Medicine: Effectiveness of Japanese Kampo Medicines on Pains Associated with Cancer Patients.- Gastrointestinal Surgery and Herbal Medicine, Including Rikkunshito.- Constipation and Herbal Medicine.- Odontopathy and Herbal Medicine.- Menopausal Symptoms and the Kampo Medicine: Tokishakuyakusan, Kamishoyosan, and Keishibukuryogan.- Fatigue and Kampo (Japanese Herbal) Medicines: Hochuekkito and Juzentaihoto.- Atopic Dermatitis and Chinese Medicine.- Rikkunshito and Ghrelin.- Daikenchuto and GI Disorders.- Memory/Learning, Dementia, and Kampo.- Inchinkoto and Jaundice.- Chinese Herbal Medicine: Perspectives.- Japanese Kampo Medicine: Perspectives.