Application of Traditional Japanese Drug Jidabokuippo in a Modern Society

Abstract

Background:Jidabokuippo (JDI) (治打撲一方) has been used in Japan to alleviate contusion-induced swelling and pain since medieval times.Method:This review investigated the effects of JDI on various symptoms in patients with trauma or static blood[TM1]. The PubMed and Igaku Chuo Zasshi databases were searched until 24 December 2021. We summarize the benefits of applying JDI to inflammatory conditions, including bruises.Results:JDI has been used to resolve blood[TM1]stasis, regulate qi in trauma patients, and treat inflammatory swelling and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and cellulitis. As the adverse event rate associated with JDI is low (1.3%), JDI is considered a safe drug.Conclusion:JDI can be used to resolve blood[TM1]stasis in trauma patients without adverse events associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.