漢方
Meanings
1
traditional Chinese medicine; Kampo medicine
Refers to the system of traditional Chinese medicine as practiced in Japan, often contrasted with Western medicine (西洋医学).
See also: 和方
Kampo medicine is sometimes used alongside Western medicine.
She is a specialist in traditional Chinese medicine.
Usage patterns
- 漢方で〈事〉を治すto treat/cure (an ailment) with Kampo medicine
He treated his poor circulation with Kampo medicine.
- 漢方に頼るto rely on Kampo medicine
More people are relying on Kampo medicine to manage their health these days.
- 漢方医にかかるto see a Kampo doctor
I decided to see a Kampo doctor to improve my constitution.
- 漢方を試すto try Kampo medicine
Since Western medicine wasn't working, I tried Kampo medicine.