Japanese Kampo Medicine

Comprehensive Japanese Kampo Medicine Chart featuring complete history, nine core diagnostic concepts (Ki/Qi, Yin-Yang, Sho patterns, Five Elements, Fukushin, Formulation, Ketsu, Sui, Kyo-Jitsu), 12 essential traditional herbs with botanical illustrations (Angelica, Ginseng, Ginger, Bupleurum, Rehmannia, Peony, Licorice, others), and 6 most-used formulas in Western practice. Beautifully illustrated full-colour A3 educational poster. Perfect for students and practitioners. Instant download.

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Discover ancient Japanese herbal wisdom with this comprehensive Japanese Kampo Medicine Chart—your beautifully illustrated A3 educational poster featuring the complete history of Kampo, nine core diagnostic concepts (Ki/Qi, Yin-Yang Balance, Sho pattern diagnosis, Five Elements, Fukushin abdominal examination, Formulation principles, Ketsu blood theory, Sui body fluids, Kyo-Jitsu deficiency/excess), detailed profiles of 12 essential traditional herbs with botanical illustrations and therapeutic uses, plus the 6 most-used formulas in Western clinical practice.

This stunningly designed reference transforms complex Traditional Japanese Medicine into accessible visual learning through full-colour botanical illustrations, concise explanatory text, and organised sections—perfect for TCM students, acupuncturists, herbalists, Kampo practitioners, integrative medicine professionals, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand this sophisticated herbal system.

Understanding Kampo Medicine:

Kampo medicine, arriving in Japan around the 6th century CE, refers to traditional Japanese herbal medicine derived from ancient Chinese medical texts. The system evolved significantly during the Edo period, notably through Yoshimasu Todo, who emphasised clinical observation over theory. After a decline during the Meiji era when Western medicine was promoted, Kampo experienced a resurgence in the mid-20th century. Today, it's integrated into Japan's healthcare system with over 148 formulas approved by the Ministry of Health and prescribed by both conventional and Kampo-trained doctors.

The Nine Key Diagnostic Ideas:

The chart comprehensively explains Ki (vital energy flow), Yin-Yang Balance (opposing complementary forces), Sho (pattern diagnosis), Five Elements (interconnected relationships), Fukushin (abdominal palpation), Formulation (strategic herb combinations), Ketsu (blood nourishment), Sui (body fluids), and Kyo-Jitsu (deficiency/excess patterns).

12 Essential Traditional Herbs:

Featuring detailed profiles with botanical illustrations: Angelica Root, Atractylodes, Bupleurum Root, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger, Ginseng, Pinellia Tuber, Poria, Rehmannia, Scutellaria Root, Peony Root, and Licorice Root—each with traditional uses, therapeutic applications, and diagnostic indications.

6 Most-Used Formulas:

Includes the most commonly prescribed traditional Japanese herbal formulas in Western clinical practice, with specific herb combinations and therapeutic applications.

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