Kakkonto (葛根湯)

The most famous Kampo formula. Used for early-stage colds, stiff neck/shoulders, fever without sweating, and headaches.

Kakkonto is an extract made from a precise mixture of seven crude botanical drugs (see https://www.nikkankyo.org/seihin/otc_pdf/english/InformationSheet_Kakkonto.pdf): 

• Pueraria Root (Kakkon)
• Ephedra Herb (Maou)
• Jujube (Taisou)
• Cinnamon Bark (Keihi)
• Peony Root (Shakuyaku)
• Glycyrrhiza (Kanzou)
• Ginger (Shoukyou)

Kakkonto (葛根湯)

The most famous Kampo formula. Used for early-stage colds, stiff neck/shoulders, fever without sweating, and headaches.

Kakkonto is an extract made from a precise mixture of seven crude botanical drugs (see https://www.nikkankyo.org/seihin/otc_pdf/english/InformationSheet_Kakkonto.pdf): 

• Pueraria Root (Kakkon)
• Ephedra Herb (Maou)
• Jujube (Taisou)
• Cinnamon Bark (Keihi)
• Peony Root (Shakuyaku)
• Glycyrrhiza (Kanzou)
• Ginger (Shoukyou)

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