What is Kampa?
KAMPO is a form of Japanese traditional medicine, which focuses mainly on herbal recovery. This form of medicine is derived from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and still shares many principles and TCM practices. The primary difference between the two disciplines is the use of different formulas and herbs. It is also referred to as KANPO, especially in modern medical texts.
In KAMPO, the herbs are generally mixed into standardized formulas. The practitioners often use the evaluation of the whole patients to determine which formulas should be used in an individual. The characteristics of a person as a whole and also symptoms are considered. Thus, many of these formulas can be used to treat the same symptoms, but are designed for different types of patients.
In these samples, more than 160 herbs are known. The root of Chinese licorice is most commonly used and is listed as a component in 94 of 148 formulas approved by Japanese Ministers of Health. This herb is historically used to treat different conditions, including coughing, sore throat and diarrheau. This is also widely used in TCM.
Several herbs also appear in many different KAMPO drugs. Ginger in dried or fresh form occurs in 63 samples and is traditionally used to treat digestion and symptoms of colds. The root of the Chinese peonies is used to reduce fever, treatment of bleeding and prevent infection and included in 44 formulas. China's root Angelica, cinnamon and ginseng are also common ingredients.
MUGWORT is also an important herb in the Japanese Kampo. Although it is only a component in three samples, it is often burned near or on the skin in treatment known as moxibustion. Moxibustion is common in many forms of traditional medicine, including TCM. It is believed to stimulate circulation in general and specifically for the incidence of blood flow to the pelvic area.
Although this practice focuses primarily on herbalism, other TCM therapies may also be integrated into treatment. TinThe acupressure has been adapted to the Japanese form of the healing massage of Shiatsu. In addition, acupuncture is also commonly prescribed by the KAMPO practitioners.
In Japan, the main Kampo medicine has accepted to some extent very few other traditional drugs. The production of KAMPO formulas in Japanese boarders is as firmly regulated for the quality and efficiency of the Japanese Ministry of Health as a mainstream pharmacy. Many remedies are qualified for payment through insurance and experts from KAMPO must be doctors or pharmacists with a license.