Kampo diagnosis based on Sho

Mosaburo Kainuma*

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Abstract

In Japanese Kampo medicine, Sho is a diagnosis based on kampo principles and an indication of the prescription. The patient’s symptoms at any moment are recognized through the basic concepts of Yin-Yo; kyo-jitsu, ki, ketsu, and sui; six stages of disease; and the five parenchymatous viscera through Shi-shin. In addition, the doctor must identify any sign specific to the patient’s clinical condition. Taken together, they establish the Sho: They select the Kampo formula corresponding to the Sho.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages9-18
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016

Publication series

NameMethods in Pharmacology and Toxicology
ISSN (Print)1557-2153
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6053

Keywords

  • Kamo diagnosis
  • Ketsu
  • Ki
  • Kyo-jitsu
  • Shi-shin
  • Sho
  • Six stages of disease
  • Sui
  • Yin-Yo

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Molecular Medicine

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