Immunomodulatory Activities of Japanese Traditional Medicines in Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Japanese traditional herbal (Kampo) medicine, which is covered by a national health insurance in Japan, is often prescribed in the primary care —eld and is also applied as an alternative remedy for

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 219 Traditional Herbal (Kampo) Medicine in Japan ................................................................... 219 Characteristics of Japanese Traditional Herbal (Kampo) Medicines ...................................220