From: Effects of Kampo on functional gastrointestinal disorders
Effects on brain | Effects on stress | Effects on GI tract | |
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Rikkunshito | Reduces depressive symptoms and high cortisol levels. | Inhibits stress-induced activation of HPA axis and SNS. | Improves gastric motility dysfunction, i.e., gastric emptying and gastric accommodation. |
Reduces anxiety. | |||
Inhibits activities of CRH-producing neurons. | Modulates gastric hypersensitivity. | ||
Increases ghrelin secretion. | |||
Keishikashakuyakuto | Has sedative, antidepressant-like effects. | Inhibits stress-induced activation of HPA axis. | Has anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects. |
Increases BDNF |