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Chinese medicine lecture at Shibuya Fureai Botanical Center (2025)

A special Chinese medicine course taught directly by Sugimoto Masaaki of Sugimoto Kampo Pharmacy, which was founded in 1950.

There will be four sessions throughout the year, with a different theme each time, providing an in-depth study of the theory and practice of Chinese medicine.
In addition to lectures, there will also be workshops on tea using herbal medicines, medicinal cuisine, medicinal liquor, bath salts, and more.
This is a luxurious experience with a small group setting, allowing for individual consultations and questions.

Kampo medicine, based on natural philosophy, has always been a part of people's lives, and of course, people still live in harmony with nature today.
Health is defined as "a healthy body and a peaceful mind." While various treatment methods have been developed with the advancement of modern medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, "Kampo," is also in need of reexamination.
Care that is tailored to each individual's body, addressing the root causes of illness, and what it means to live a healthy and fulfilling life in modern times.
We want to create a place where students can think, have fun and learn throughout the year.

At each session, we will give you advice directly tailored to your concerns.
This is an intensive learning and practice time that is only possible with small class sizes.

If you would like to experience the true essence of Chinese medicine and apply it to your own and your family's health, please join us.

- Recommended for: -
People who are interested in learning about herbal medicine.
Those who have studied Chinese medicine several times and would like to dig deeper into questions and concerns.
For those who want to enjoy blending in combination with classroom learning.
Those who suffer from chronic discomfort such as fatigue, sensitivity to cold, swelling, rough skin, gynecological problems, menopause, stress, and insomnia.
People who tend to get sick when the seasons change.
Those who want to balance their mind and body.

1st session (ended)
August 24th (Sunday) "Yin-Yang and the Five Elements Theory and Constitution Diagnosis - Knowing Your Balance"

The theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements is the foundation of traditional Chinese medicine.
Based on the idea that humans are part of the natural world, students learn the basics of "yin and yang" and "wood, fire, earth, metal, and water."
You will learn about the fundamental causes of physical constitutions and illnesses that are in line with the laws of nature, and acquire knowledge that will be useful in your daily life.

【workshop】
Blending medicinal soups Choose herbs that suit your constitution, such as ginseng, wolfberries, and jujubes, and blend them yourself to make hot pots or soups such as Samgyetang.
- Recommended for - People who want to incorporate medicinal foods into their diet, people who tend to get sick due to humidity and heat, and people who want to stay healthy during the summer.

2nd time
October 26th (Sunday) "Balance of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids"

In Chinese medicine, the balance of "qi, blood, and body fluids" is the key to health.
Specific symptoms and Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions such as qi deficiency, blood deficiency, fluid deficiency, qi stagnation, and blood stasis are explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

[Workshop] Making herbal bath salts You will learn about the scents and medicinal properties of plants such as safflower, mugwort, and dried tangerine peel, while making your own original herbal bath salts.
- Recommended for - Those who suffer from coldness or fatigue, or those who want to enjoy their bath time.

3rd
December 21st (Sunday) "Six Qi and Winter Health Care - Colds, Flu, etc."

In Chinese medicine, the atmosphere (environment) known as the "six qi" (wind, cold, heat, humidity, dryness, and fire) has a major impact on physical condition.
Winter is the season when problems caused by cold (chill evil) increase.
Based on the theory of Rokuki, you will learn how to spend the winter, Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions for preventing colds, and daily care methods.

[Workshop] Making authentic medicinal liquor (Otoso) using herbal medicines Otoso is a herbal liquor steeped in herbs that is drunk during the New Year, and is a cultural tradition to ward off evil spirits and pray for good health and longevity. Create a blend while imagining how you would like to spend the New Year.
*If you don't like alcohol, we can make something edible, such as medicinal syrup.
- Recommended for - People who want to make their own original medicinal liquor (syrup) using Japanese pepper, dried tangerine peel, clove, etc., people who enjoy drinking in the evening, people who want to welcome the New Year with an original toso.

4th
February 22nd (Sunday) "The Seven Emotions and Chinese Medicine for the Mind and Body - The relationship between emotions and the body and how to care for each"

The "Seven Emotions" (joy, anger, sorrow, thought, sadness, fear, and surprise) are about emotions, but they are closely related to mental and physical health. This book explains how emotions are related to mental and physical disorders such as the increasing stress, insomnia, overthinking, and depression that occur in modern society, and how Chinese medicine can approach these issues. Specific Chinese medicine prescriptions and self-care will also be introduced.

[Workshop] Making herbal tea and herbal chai. Choose herbs such as cinnamon, ginger, and peppermint that suit your constitution and purpose, and blend them yourself while measuring them.
- Recommended for - Those who want to take care of their mind and body with tea that they can drink on a daily basis, those who want to warm their body, those who want to relax, etc.

<Additional Information>
・If you have applied for all four sessions at once and are forced to be absent, you will be given a resume for the missed session and the items you will create in the workshop at a later date.
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