Development of Pseudo-aldosteronism Depends on Amount of Glycyrrhizae Radix in Each Individual / 日本東洋医学雑誌

Two theories have been suggested for the etiology of pseudo-aldosteronism with Glycyrrhizae radix intake : 1) Differing sensitivities to Glycyrrhizae radix between patients, 2) Differing daily Glycyrrhizae radix dosages between patients.We treated two patients who were relieved of their pseudo-aldosteronism, through a reduction in their daily Glycyrrhizae radix dosage. These cases suggest that Glycyrrhizae radix intake, rather than individual metabolic differences, influences the development of pseudo-aldosteronism.

Relationship between Feces Shape and Age in 100 Patients with Chronic Constipation / 日本東洋医学雑誌

The relationship between feces shape and patient age was examined, in one hundred patients with chronic constipation. The scybalum-like feces group was significantly younger than the thick feces group. Kampo's theories about the relationship between feces shape and age should be re-examined.