Re-Release of the “Traditional Medicine Web Lecture” Video

We are pleased to announce the re-release and resale of the “Traditional Medicine Web Lecture,” originally held in November 2024 and well-received by participants.
Those who previously attended or purchased the lecture can access the re-release free of charge. Detailed instructions will be sent to the email address registered at the time of purchase.

For the re-release, we have prepared both Japanese- and English-subtitled versions.
In particular, by utilizing Vimeo’s transcript feature, you can view the full text alongside the video, greatly enhancing your learning experience.

How to use subtitles and transcripts:
https://youtu.be/XUQ0Ef9-fHo

Additionally, the viewing period has been significantly extended and will be available throughout 2025.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to thoroughly study the fundamentals of traditional medicine.

Special Event for the Re-Release

To commemorate the re-release, we will be posting a series of lecture highlights on YouTube, with English subtitles.
Starting from May 10, 2025, a new video will be released every week (each available for three weeks only).

Watch here:
Traditional Medicine Web Lecture Series

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Message from Katsuyuki Oue

Acupuncture and herbal medicine should be understood as sharing a common theoretical foundation. From gathering information through the Four Diagnostic Methods to determining the appropriate shō (diagnostic pattern), the process is guided by the same principles and methodology. Treatment methods are then selected based on their distinct characteristics.

Keiraku Chiryo (Meridian Therapy), a form of traditional Japanese medicine, is a diagnostic and treatment method that directly addresses the essence of the pattern. My teacher, Masaichi Ikeda, dedicated his career to integrating herbal medicine into Meridian Therapy, both in theory and practice.

In this lecture, I will carefully explain the foundational theory of herbal prescriptions, step by step. It is designed to be a lasting reference for everyone—from beginners to advanced practitioners.

For those who already practice Meridian Therapy, this course will deepen your understanding of how to select Kampo formulas based on your regular diagnostic processes.
For those who are not familiar with Meridian Therapy, incorporating perspectives distinct from Traditional Chinese Medicine will help expand your understanding and increase your range of prescription options.

I hope you will take this opportunity to master the application of herbal medicine grounded in the theory of Meridian Therapy.

Course Overview

DAY 1　Kampo Medicine Course for Meridian Therapists

  1. How to Learn Kampo?
    1. How to Approach Learning
    2.  “How to Fish”
    3. The Reality of Kampo
    4. Tips for Studying Kampo
  2. Overview
    1. How to Choose Kampo Formulas
    2. From Symptoms to Patterns
    3. Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment
    4. Tips for Selecting Formulas
  3. Materia Medica
    1. Therapeutics of Decoctions (Tōeki)
    2. Flavor and Nature (Qi and Taste)
    3. Key Herbs
    4. Key Herb Groups
  4. Specific Cases
    1. Liver Deficiency with Heat Pattern
      1. Jiā Wèi Xiāo Yáo Sǎn（加味逍遙散）
      2. Yì Gān Sǎn jiā Chén Pí Bàn Xià（抑肝散加陳皮半夏）
      3. Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng（補中益気湯）
      4. Dāng Guī Jiàn Zhōng Tāng（当帰建中湯）
      5. Wēn Qīng Yǐn（温清飲）
    2. Liver Excess vs. Liver Deficiency
  5. Q&A

DAY 2 — Treatment of Skin Disorders

  1. Understanding Skin Disorders
    1. Shō (symptoms) and Shō (patterns)
    2. Classical Medicine Diagnostics
    3. Understanding Skin Disorders
  2. Locating the Source of Heat
    1. The Three Yang and Three Yin Meridians
    2. Pulse Diagnosis
    3. Patterns of Yang Meridians
    4. Patterns of Yin Meridians
    5. Clearing Heat from Specific Areas
  3. Cutting Off the Internal Source of Heat
  4. Case Studies
    1. Case 1: Heat Rash
    2. Case 2: Atopic Dermatitis
    3. Case 3: Urticaria (Hives)
    4. Case 4: Eczema on the Upper Body
  5. Key Points in Treating Skin Disorders
  6. In Conclusion
  7. Q&A

“Traditional Medicine Web Lecture 2024” Archive

https://vimeo.com/showcase/11448461

How to Access the Lecture

① For those who attended or purchased the lecture in November 2024 (both in Japan and overseas):
You can view the re-released lecture without any additional charges.
A separate guidance email will be sent to the address you registered during purchase.
If you do not receive this email by May 15, 2025, please contact us using the information below.

② For new registrations from Japan:
Please sign up here:
https://eventpay.jp/event_info/?shop_code=4481526007644500&EventCode=4556681683

③ For new registrations from outside Japan:
Payment methods differ for international participants.
Please contact Kiyo Tsubakiyama(kiyotsubakiyama@gmail.com) for assistance.

Contact

NISHIZUKA LABO Inc.

Email: nishizuka2015@gmail.com