Kampo: A Clinical Guide to Theory and Practice

This book provides an English translation of Dr. Keisetsu Otsuka's classic work on Kampo, a traditional Japanese medical system. It offers a comprehensive overview of diagnostic theory and methodology, 80 principal formulas, and a therapeutic section organized by allopathic disease definitions. It includes a index of 120 major herbal formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients, as well as the translator's original Glossary of terms. The book retains Dr. Otsuka's thoughts and opinions on Kampo and includes case studies from his own files. It is an essential resource for practitioners and students of Kampo.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2022
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Kampo, a traditional Japanese medical system that draws its roots from Classical Chinese Medicine, presents a comprehensive translation of Dr. Keisetsu Otsuka's renowned work. This clinical handbook offers a comprehensive overview of diagnostic theory and methodology, paving the way
way for a section encompassing 80 principal formulas. This is followed by a therapeutic section organized according to allopathic definitions of disease. The book adopts a systems approach in internal medicine, beginning with respiratory and cardiovascular disorders and progressing to a comprehensive analysis of all bodily systems. It provides essential clinical insights into the process of differential diagnosis and formula selection within the Kampo tradition. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive index of 120 major herbal formulas and 180 individual herbal ingredients, accompanied by the translator's original Glossary of terms. The translators have preserved Dr. Otsuka's original thoughts and opinions on Kampo study, along with illustrative case studies from his personal files. This makes the book a direct source of his wisdom and teachings. Furthermore, it offers an overview of Kampo in the contemporary context and provides guidance on integrating it into modern practice, making it an indispensable resource for practitioners and scholars alike.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839977589