Kampo prescriptions for the era of stress
Storage
Modern people are pressed for time, troubled by human relationships, and many carry stress. Also, stress causes various physical ailments.
How do we feel stress?
Stress is perceived in the brain. It is the amygdala in the limbic system of the brain. Here, there are cells that respond to pleasant stimuli and cells that respond to unpleasant stimuli. Stress occurs due to cells responding to unpleasant stimuli. This stimulation affects the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system via the hypothalamus and other areas.
For those who have an unexplained feeling of throat blockage.
Storage Type H
Do you have any of these symptoms?
- Feeling of throat blockage or poor passage
- When feeling unpleasant, experiencing throat blockage or nausea
- A feeling of something clogged or stuffy around the chest
- Difficulty producing the first voice during presentations or speeches, or hoarseness
- Even after trying throat sprays or throat care products, it doesn't quite help
Used in Type H
"Hange-koboku-to"
"Hange-koboku-to" is a representative Kampo medicine that improves Qi stagnation caused by stress and other factors. It soothes the throat, which feels stuck or uncomfortable due to Qi stagnation, by promoting the flow of Qi. It is also recommended when feeling anxious or depressed.
For those suffering from painful stomach aches due to busyness or pressure.
Storage Type I
Do you have any of these symptoms?
- Holding a last-minute job, my stomach condition worsens...
- When I feel stressed from busy work, my stomach aches sharply.
- I don't know why, but my stomach feels unwell.
- My stomach hurts when I get scolded or make mistakes at work.
Used in Type I
"Anchusan"
"Anchusan"'s "Chuu" means the middle part of the body divided into upper, middle, and lower sections = the stomach. In other words, Anchusan is a "Kampo medicine that soothes the stomach." It warms and improves the condition of a weakened stomach caused by stress, which may cause pain or coldness and discomfort. Therefore, it is very effective for stress-induced gastritis (nervous gastritis).
For those who get nervous or anxious and have diarrhea.
Storage Type G
Do you have any of these symptoms?
- Before presentations, my stomach rumbles.
- Sometimes I get anxious thinking I might have diarrhea.
- I get diarrhea easily and feel anxious when I ride the train.
- My stomach hurts only when I'm stuck in traffic.
Used in Type G
"Hange-shashin-to"
"Hange-shashin-to" is a Kampo medicine effective for both intestinal troubles such as diarrhea, bloating, and indigestion, and stress (anxiety). Therefore, it is perfect for those who tend to have diarrhea due to poor intestinal condition, as well as those who may easily feel anxiety or tension. Moreover, it is effective not only for the stomach and intestines but also for mouth ulcers.
