Abstract:Aim:Coldness is a common complaint in kampo medicine, and is commonly treated with unkeito, but recommended indications (so-called Kuketsu) are inconsistent. The aim of the present study was therefore to identify a set of self-reported symptoms that would predict a positive outcome of treatment for coldness with unkeito, and that would therefore serve as specific indications for treatment with unkeito. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of 70 female patients (median age, 33 years; range, 22-71 year… Show more
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