Prescription of Kampo Formulations for Pre-natal and Post-partum Women in Japan: Data From an Administrative Health Database

Introduction: Traditional Japanese (Kampo) medicines are often prescribed for women in Japan before, during, and after pregnancy. However, detailed information on the actual frequency of use and safety of Kampo preparations during pregnancy is lacking.Aim: To investigate the frequency of prescriptio...

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Main Authors: Satoko Suzuki, Taku Obara, Tomofumi Ishikawa, Aoi Noda, Fumiko Matsuzaki, Ryutaro Arita, Minoru Ohsawa, Nariyasu Mano, Akiko Kikuchi, Shin Takayama, Tadashi Ishii
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.762895/full