A Case of Goreisan with hoketsuzai (Blood-Tonifying Formula) that was Remarkably Effective for Severe Malnutrition
- VernacularTitle:著明な栄養障害に五苓散と補血剤が著効した1例
- Author:
Eiichi TAHARA
1
;
Yusuke GOTOH
1
;
Toshinobu MAKI
1
;
Ryo YOSHINAGA
1
;
Hiroki INOUE
1
;
Hiromi YANO
1
Author Information
- Keywords: goreisan; emaciation; nutritional disorder; shimotsuto; sokeikakketsuto
- From:Kampo Medicine 2021;72(2):148-152
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
- Abstract: We report a case in which goreisan with hoketsuzai (blood-tonifying formula) was successful in the treatment of a marked nutritional disorder. A 17-year-old woman was screened for prominent emaciation of unknown cause. After the administration of goreisan, edema was reduced and her body weight increased. Subsequently, anemia improved and muscle mass increased with a combination of shimotsuto or sokeikakketsuto. It is possible that goreisan with hoketsuzai improved the water balance of the whole body including the digestive tract, and restored the digestive and absorptive function.
