Current status of Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicines in Japanese clinical practice guidelines.

摘要: Summary Background and aims Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicines are often used in clinical practice Japan. However, it is unclear how quoted evaluated current guidelines (CPGs). Here, we systematically reviewed Japanese CPGs, aimed to reveal described the CPGs. Materials methods We quasi-comprehensive list of CPGs available from Toho University Medical Media Center (TUMMC) having largest data base on also a hand search. containing products were classified into three types based was handled. that provided recommendations evidence as “type A”. Those which cited references but did not provide any B”. or Kampo-related terms without providing relevant C”. Results By end March 2007, 35 (10.1%) 346 listed by TUMMC contained descriptions products. discovered one search process. Of these 36 6 A”, 13 B”, 17 Although results pertinent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) available, noticed some well-known RCTs studying missing corresponding Conclusions revealed citation rate approximately 10% pivotal for should be assessed more comprehensively scientifically.