Teaching about Kampo Medicine in Foreign Countries Via a Web-based Virtual Class / 医学教育

ABSTRACT

1) Although many people all over the world are aware of traditional Chinese medicine, <I>kampo</I> medicine is not as well known. <I>Kampo</I>, traditional Japanese herbal medicine, is an integral part of medical practice in Japan and deserves greater attention. 2) In response to increasing interest in <I>kampo</I> we have created a web-based virtual class as a reliable source for information about <I>kampo</I> medicine. This virtual class incorporates the latest data on <I>kampo</I> and numerous features to pro- mote a basic understanding of <I>kampo</I>. 3) Through this website and virtual class for health professionals, knowledge of the reliability, usefulness, and safety of <I>kampo</I> will be shared with the world.