Complete Japanese Traditional (Kampo) Medicine

Complete Japanese Traditional (Kampo) Medicine

by Kampo Medical Literature Editorial Committee Kampo Medical Literature Editorial Committee The Japan Society for Oriental Medicine 

This book offers a complete and authoritative overview of Japanese Traditional (Kampo) medicine—an adaptation of traditional Chinese medicine refined over centuries to fit Japanese culture, philosophy, and clinical practice. It explains the long history and distinctive features of Kampo medicine, clearly outlining how it differs from other traditional Asian medical systems, including Chinese and Korean medicine.

Organized into seven themed sections, the volume covers the foundational theory, diagnostic methods, therapeutic approaches, pharmacognosy and pharmacopeia, common symptom patterns, and the principles and techniques of acupuncture and moxibustion. Each chapter is written by leading modern Kampo physicians and researchers, providing valuable insights and presenting practical, evidence-informed alternative treatment strategies.

Edited in collaboration with the Japanese Society for Oriental Medicine and translated into English from the original Japanese edition, this official publication serves clinicians, researchers, and medical students seeking to deepen their understanding of Kampo and other traditional Asian medical systems. Its relevance is further underscored by the World Health Organization’s 2008 Beijing Statement promoting the integration of traditional and modern medicine.