| Theme | Current Therapy of IBD | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Kampo Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease | |
| Publish Date | 2012/01 | |
| Author | Tetsuro Oikawa | Oriental Medicine Research Center, Kitasato University |
| Author | Go Ito | Oriental Medicine Research Center, Kitasato University |
| Author | Toshihiko Hanawa | Oriental Medicine Research Center, Kitasato University |
| [ Summary ] | There are increasing needs for Kampo therapy among patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohnʼs disease. Kampo medicines are useful for improving patientsʼ quality of life and for attenuating the adverse effects of modern medicines. In this article, we describe the uses of Kampo therapy for ulcerative colitis and Crohnʼs disease, with particular focus on the treatments of individual symptoms of these diseases frequently seen in clinics. Kampo therapy could be an important option as a complementary treatment of the inflammatory bowel diseases, for example, in patients who cannot tolerate modern medical treatment. We recommend the positive application of Kampo therapy for patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. | |