Tsumura Saikokeishito extract granules for febrile diseases and pain in epigastrium (Saikokeishito, Saiko-keishi-to)

What are Tsumura Saikokeishito extract granules for febrile diseases and pain in epigastrium (Saiko-keishito)?

Saikokeishito is a traditional Japanese Kampo herbal medicine that has been used for centuries to treat patients suffering from cold, influenza or abdominal pain. Saikokeishito by famous Japanese Kampo maker Tsumura uses only dried herbal extract made from plants that have been grown in Japan under strict supervision to ensure the safety and the quality of the product. 

Recent clinical studies confirmed the effects of this medicine on gut ischemia and reperfusion induced liver injury. The extract increases serum AST (GOT), liver triglyceride, the liver DNA content, and glutathione levels in liver. Saikokeishito suppresses pancreatitis, provides deletion of active oxygen and promotes immunological actions in human peripheral blood monocytes. As the result, the extract is effective for the treatment of fever, diaphoresis, rigors, physical pain, headache, and nausea in patients with febrile diseases, such as common cold, influenza, pneumonia, and pulmonary tuberculosis. Also, Saikokeishito provides relief of stomach pit tension pain, such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatic dysfunction, and pancreatitis.

Active principles: 

• bupleurum root extract, 
• pinellia tuber extract, 
• scutellaria root extract, 
• glycyrrhiza extract, 
• cinnamon bark extract, 
• peony root extract, 
• jujube extract, 
• ginseng extract, 
• ginger extract.

Amount: 42 packs * 2.5 g

Maker: Tsumura & Co., Tokyo, Japan

Indications: relief of fever, diaphoresis, rigors, physical pain, headache, and nausea in patients with febrile diseases, such as common cold, influenza, pneumonia, and pulmonary tuberculosis; relief of stomach pit tension pain, such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, hepatic dysfunction, and pancreatitis.

How to take

Adults should take 7.5 g (3 packets) a day, dividing into 2 or 3 times, before or between the meals, preferably with water. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your age, body weight and symptoms. 

Contraindications: do not use for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women. Use with caution for elderly patients. 

Important information

This medicine may cause changes in blood pressure levels or potassium serum levels. If you cause any abnormalities, consult with your doctor. 

When used for a long-term treatment (5 years or more), patient should receive regular CT colon scanning and/or colonoscopy to avoid the occurrence of e mesenteric phlebosclerosis. 

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.