Number of Consultations on Chinese Herbal Medicine Surges 2.5 Times in 3 Years Background of "Seasonal Polarization ～Yokohama pharmacy analyzes the relationship between extreme weather and poor health

2025.07.03 10:30

KANPORO松山漢方相談薬局

KANPORO Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy (Representative: Takuro Matsuyama), which operates two stores in Yokohama City, Yokohama Sakuragicho Store and Tsurumi Store, has seen a marked increase of over 2.5 times in the past three years in the number of consultations regarding physical and mental health problems that are thought to be caused by recent abnormal weather. In particular, consultations related to ailments associated with weather changes, problems with unclear causes, and out-of-season physical ailments have been particularly noticeable. In response, we present the results of our analysis of the relationship between abnormal weather and health problems.

The pharmacy analyzes that the "polarization" of seasons - shortening of spring and fall and lengthening of summer and winter - due to global warming is deeply related to this background, and sounds an alarm bell for the health maintenance of modern people from the viewpoint of Oriental medicine.

相談件数

Number of Consultations

Background of the rapid increase in the number of consultations: Multifaceted effects of extreme weather on the body and mind

The consultations we receive at our pharmacy cover a wide range of topics. There is a growing number of people who are sensitive to changes in weather conditions, who complain of "feeling somewhat unwell" such as lethargy, headaches, and dizziness, and who suffer from stress-related mental problems, even though no abnormalities are found in hospital examinations. In addition, the number of people suffering from out-of-season health problems, fluctuations in the body and mind of aging women, and consultations regarding dietary habits and body shape are also on the increase, all of which may be indirectly affected by extreme weather conditions.

As an actual example, a woman in her 40s living in Yokohama City said, "I had been suffering from dizziness for many years, but after it was pointed out to me that it was related to climate change, I started practicing Chinese herbal medicine and regimen, and as a result, I saw a dramatic improvement.

KANPORO Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy believes that the reason behind this discomfort is the extremes of seasonal changes. In recent years, after a long summer, the weather suddenly turns cold, winter arrives after a short fall, and spring is short-lived before a long, humid summer begins again. In Oriental medicine, there is a concept that "man is a part of nature (Tenjin Goiichi)," and the rhythms of the natural world and those of the human body are considered to correspond to each other. Therefore, when the natural world is in an abnormal state, it is a natural consequence of the fact that the human body and mind will also tend to become unstable.

Oriental Medicine Reveals "Seasonal Polarization" and Health Balance

In Oriental medicine, there is a concept called "dialectic theory and cure," which analyzes one's physical constitution and considers a course of treatment. In addition, the concept of the "five six internal organs," which links the seasons to the functions of the body, is considered important as a regimen for maintaining good health. In Oriental medicine, the five seasons are spring, summer, fall, and winter, with "Doyou," or the season's turning point, as well as the four seasons, and the importance is placed on regimen according to each season. It is believed that one's regimen for each three months will determine one's physical condition for the following three months, and the way one spends the changing seasons is especially important.

However, when spring and fall are extremely short, as they have become in recent years, the period of curing, which is emphasized in Oriental medicine, is also shortened.

Spring regimen: A preparatory period for storing energy and awakening the body for the active summer season.

Autumn regimen: a period of preparation to prepare the body for the harsh cold of winter.

Lack of these important preparation periods can result in a lack of energy in the summer and a tendency to fall ill in the winter, which in turn affects the balance of health. Furthermore, seasonal polarization may also affect the nutritional value of seasonal foods, making it more difficult to maintain good health through food.

異常気象と心身の不調

Abnormal Weather and Mental and Physical Ailments

■KANPORO Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy's Approach: Face-to-face Consultation with Each Individual

Under these circumstances, KANPORO Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy is strengthening its health support based on the wisdom of Oriental medicine. The pharmacy places the utmost importance on attentive communication with customers and does not offer online consultations, but insists on full face-to-face consultations.

In order to deeply understand each customer's constitution and concerns, we look at the condition of the body based on the concept of oriental medicine during a careful consultation. Based on this, we not only select Chinese herbal medicines, but also propose a regimen optimized for each individual, including dietary advice and lifestyle improvement advice, and provide detailed health support through periodic follow-up. Please consult with us if you are suffering from a disorder with no clear cause.

Future Prospects: Recommendation of Oriental Medical Cures in Harmony with the Environment

Changes in the global environment are having a direct and serious impact on our health. Extreme weather, rising temperatures, changes in the quality of air and water, and other factors have made allergies, autonomic nervous system disorders, weakened immunity, and a variety of other ailments commonplace. Now is the time for modern people to take a serious look at their environment and acquire the wisdom to flexibly adapt to these changes.

Since ancient times, Oriental medicine has emphasized harmony with nature, and the idea of balancing the body and mind in response to the changing seasons and environment has taken root. Chinese medicine is a very concrete way of practicing this, and takes a preventive approach, looking at physical ailments from the root and dealing with them in the stage of unwellness. The selection of Chinese herbal medicine according to season and constitution, dietary regimen, and lifestyle advice will become more and more important in the future as wisdom for living with the environment.

KANPORO Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy will continue to earnestly help people in the local community to improve their health as a partner in supporting healthy living, while utilizing the wisdom of Oriental medicine in this way. We will continue to propose sustainable ways of curing illness, aiming for medical care that is kind to both the earth and people.

About KANPORO Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy

松山漢方相談薬局

Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy

KANPORO Matsuyama Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy is a kampo-specialized consultation pharmacy operating two branches in Yokohama City, Yokohama Sakuragicho Branch and Tsurumi Branch. Based on the theories of traditional oriental medicine and Chinese medicine, through careful counseling, the company offers advice on the selection of Chinese herbal medicine and regimen according to each individual's constitution. In particular, we offer a wide range of consultation services for those who are concerned about their physical condition with no clear cause, their lifestyle, women-specific problems, and mental health concerns. Please visit the official website of Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy ( https://kanporo.com/ ) if you have any questions or concerns. We also operate a Kampo information media site, "Kampo for Mind and Body" ( https://kanporo.jp/ ), in order to disseminate the wisdom of Oriental medicine to society at large.

Matsuyama Kampo Consultation Pharmacy official website : https://kanporo.com/

Media site "Kampo for mind and body" : https://kanporo.jp/

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