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    Kampo is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine that was adopted and studied in Japan. It uses unique herbal formulas and diagnosis methods. Kampo originated from the herbal system that developed in China during the Han Dynasty. Key figures like Shen Nung experimented with hundreds of plants and their medicinal properties. Kampo came to Japan between the 7th and 9th centuries through scholars like Jian Zhen and was further developed by Japanese physicians. Two main schools of Kampo emerged in Japan - the Goiseha school which was influenced by Chinese physicians, and the Kohoha school which emphasized classic herbal formulas. Japanese medicine also incorporates acupuncture and uses thinner needles than Chinese styles. Herbal medicines are commonly used

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    JAPANESE MEDICINE

    Lecture by: M.K. Sastry


    What is KAMPO?
     Kampo is a traditional Chinese
    medicine in which Japanese adopted
    and study.

     Unique herbs medical system and


    diagnosis

     “Kampo (also written Kanpo, Kampo is


    the older transliteration) literally
    means the Han Method, referring to
    the herbal system of China that
    developed during the Han Dynasty.” By
    Dharmananda
     Shen Nung - god of farming and
    botanical medicine in China.
     Tasted hundreds of plants
     Ingested poisonous plants 70 plus
    times a day
     Led to knowledge of medicinal
    properties of herbs
     Able to treat diseases
    (Shen Nung )  Practice acupuncture and
    moxibustion and herbs.
    Kampo Medicine in Japan
    • Kampo medicine came to Japan during the 7th through 9th
    Centuries.
    • Jian Zhen introduced Chinese medicine
    • Number of Japanese took interest in learning
    • The Xinxiu Bencao (Newly Revised Materia Medica) also
    known as the Tang Bencao, Tang Dynasty Materia Medica, 659
    A.D.),
    • Japanese Health Ministry used this book to study in 787 A.D.
    • 844 medicinal substances weren’t available in Japan
    • Yasuyori Tamba, author of Ishimpo (984 A.D.)
    • Oldest Japanese book
    • Contained 30 individually titled scrolls
    Two School of Kampo in Japan
    • The Goiseha School
    • Founded by Sanki Tashiro (1465-1537)
    • After 12-year’s of visit, he built this school
    • Encountered powerful influences such as Jin-Yuan
    • Influenced by leading physcicians of Jin-Yuan
    • Li Gao (1180-1251)
    • Zhu Danxi (1281-1358
    • Both founders of Spleen/Stomach school and Nourishing Yin School
    • Expansion begun during 16th century, continion until the 17th century
    • Manase Dosan (1507-1594)
    • Student of Sanki and most important figure
    • Wrote Keitekishu
    • Founded Keiteki-In, private medical school in Kyoto
    • Kohoha School (School of Classical Formulas)
    • Led by Zou Shu (1790-1844), author of Ben Jing Shu Zheng)
    • Opposed the Jin-Yuan medical knowledge
    • Replaced the Goseiha School
    • Emphasized the teachings of Shanghan Lun and Hejiju Fang
    • Key features was matching a symptom and sign complex
    • Large formulas were made
    • Gong Tingxian (1522-1619), important influence
    • Made larger herbs
    • Made Kampo well-established in Japan
    Japanese Acupuncture
    • Acupuncture is an age-old, East Asian form
    of treatment where needles are inserted
    to specified points along meridian lines to
    influence the restore balance to the flow
    of qi.
    • Japanese acupuncture use finer needles
    for relaxation which are inserted beneath
    the skin with a small tube for guidance.
    • Touching is emphasized in the pre-exam of
    Japanese acupuncture in order to
    determine proper needle insertion points
    and treatment strategy
    • Acupunturists study TCM and Western
    medicine for 3 years giving them the skills
    to diagnose and treat patients in different.
    Herbal Medicine
    • Plants contain phytochemicals that have effects on the body
    • Animal products are used in Chinese and Kampo formulae. Dried
    seahorses, buffalo and rhinoceros horn, and bees are widely used to
    cure diseases or maintain overall balance of Qi.
    • There are many ways to use herbal medicines. The most common ways
    are pills, cook with other food, reduced-herbal broth, and made into
    herb extracts paste to apply on skin or wound.
    • Herbal science is broadly taught around the world.

    Herb extracts paste for Herbal Medicine Shop Dried Seahorse


    external use
    Western Medicine and Kampo
    • Theories of traditional Chinese
    medicine assert that the body
    has natural patterns of qi that
    circulate in channels called
    meridians in English. Symptoms
    of various illnesses are often
    believed to be the product of Qi/氣 & Five Movements/五行
    disrupted, blocked or
    unbalanced qi movement
    (interrupted flow) through the
    body’s meridians, as well as
    deficiencies or imbalances of qi.
    (compare back to sci. ppt.)

    Four Humours
    East Meets West

    Bloodletting & 放血
    Theory
    • Temporarily reduce
    blood pressure by
    reduction in blood
    volume.
    • Open blockage
    allowing blood and
    Qi to circulate
    through the entire
    body.
    • Promoting the
    balance of Five
    West: Bloodletting Movements. East: 放血
    Thank You

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