Application of Traditional Japanese Drug Jidabokuippo in a Modern Society

Background: Jidabokuippo (JDI) (治打撲一方) has been used in Japan to alleviate contusion-induced swelling and pain since medieval times. Method: This review investigated the effects of JDI on various symptoms in patients with trauma or static blood([TM1]). The PubMed and Igaku Chuo Zasshi databases were searched until 24 December 2021. We summarize the benefits of applying JDI to inflammatory conditions, including bruises. Results: JDI has been used to resolve blood ([TM1]) stasis, regulate qi in trauma patients, and treat inflammatory swelling and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and cellulitis. As the adverse event rate associated with JDI is low (1.3%), JDI is considered a safe drug. Conclusion: JDI can be used to resolve blood([TM1]) stasis in trauma patients without adverse events associated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.