Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Kampo Medicine

System of herbal medicine practiced in Japan by both herbalists and practitioners of modern medicine. Kampo originated in China and is based on Chinese herbal medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

System of herbal medicine practiced in Japan by both herbalists and practitioners of modern medicine. Kampo originated in China and is based on Chinese herbal medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Kampo
  • Kanpo
  • Kanpo Medicine
  • Medicine, Kampo
  • Medicine, Kanpo

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Aspects Covered

9 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, economics, history, instrumentation, methods, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

coord with DRUGS, CHINESE HERBAL or MATERIA MEDICA if pertinent; MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL is also available

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History Note

2000; for KAMPO & KANPO use MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL 1994-1999

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Previous Indexing

  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional (1994-1999)

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  1. E02w.190.488w.585w.600w
  2. I01w.076w.201w.450w.654w.558w.600w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Kampo Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020835. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020835
  2. Kampo Medicine. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampo
  3. Kampo Medicine. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q403356