ABSTRACT
The authors investigated the clinical effects of Shishi-zai for neurosis with chest disturbance. There were 19 subjects in the study, 9 of which reported improvement with Shishi-zai. Three of the cases in particular showed marked improvement and will be discussed here.<br>The first case was 68-year-old female who had been suffering from pharyngolaryngial neurosis. She came to our clinic in March of 1994. Shishi-kanzoshi-to was given for a burning sensation in the throat. She reported relief after administration. The second case was 57-year-old female who had previously suffered from ethylene oxicide poisoning. She complained of chest discomfort and sleeplessness. Shishi-kanzoshi-to was administered and her complaint was improved. The third case was 25-year-old female who had been suffering from atopic dermatitis. She had a relapse when her relationship with her husband was strained, and was also experiencing headaches and anxiety when she came to our clinic in September of 1994. Her condition was reliened by administration of Shishi-kankyo-to.<br>The results suggest that Shishi formulas are effective for neurosis with chest discomfort when the indicators of sleeplessness, heat sensations, restlessness and flaccidity of the epigastrium are present.