The Effects of Boi-Ogi-To-ka-Mokutsu-Shazenshi on Gout.

VernacularTitle:防い黄ぎ湯加木通車前子による痛風の治療
Author: Rueymei MIYAZAKI ; Juong Hshiang Lai
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: gout; Boiogi-ka-mokutsushazenshi; Boiogi-to Sho; hyperlipidemia; hyperuricemia
From:Kampo Medicine 1997;47(5):813-818
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Twelve male patients with gout in the remission stage were administered Boiogi-to extract (5.0g/day), Mokutsu (Akebia quinata) extract (0.5g/day) and Shazenshi (Plantago asiatica) extract (0.5g/day) twice a day, The efficacy of this combination was then evaluated. (Prior to commencement of this study, all patients carried both diet and exercise therapies and contniued them during this study).
After the 12-week administration period was completed, significant results were observed. Notably, there was a decrease of body weight, decrease in serum uric acid and serum glycerol, and an increase in serum HDL-cholesterol. By the 24th week after therapy commencement, the body weight did not increase and the serum uric acid did not elevate. No side effects and no gout attacks ware reported. The clinical symptoms of fatigue, hidrosis, oliguria, and edema also improved. In conclusion, this kampo formula was considered to be effective in the treatment of gout.