「この症状に効く！漢方薬ナビ」シリーズ第2回は、慢性的な疲れやだるさ、体力不足におすすめの漢方薬をご紹介します。
😫疲れ・だるさ、こんな症状ありませんか？
- 朝起きてもスッキリしない
- すぐに疲れてしまう
- 風邪をひきやすい、回復が遅い
- 食欲があまり出ない
そんなときには、**補中益気湯（ほちゅうえっきとう）**がよく使われます。
🌿補中益気湯ってどんな漢方薬？
▶︎主な働き
- 体力・免疫力（気）を補う
- 消化機能を整える
- 長引く疲労・体力低下を改善
▶︎入っている生薬（一部）
- 人参（にんじん）：体力を補う
- 黄耆（おうぎ）：免疫力を高める
- 白朮（びゃくじゅつ）：消化を助ける
💡疲れやすい体質や、長引く風邪後の体力回復にぴったりです。
🧭こんな人におすすめ
✅ 慢性的に疲れやすい
✅ 体力がない
✅ 食欲不振や下痢・便秘を伴うことがある
✅ 風邪のあと、元気が戻らない
💊市販薬で手に入る？
| 漢方薬 | OTCの一例 |
|---|---|
| 補中益気湯 | ツムラ漢方補中益気湯エキス顆粒（第2類医薬品） |
✅ 初期の体力回復や軽い疲労なら市販薬で対応可能
❗️持病がある方は医師や薬剤師に相談を
⚠️注意したいこと
- のぼせやすい人は注意
- 高血圧や糖尿病の方は成分に注意が必要
- 長期的に疲れが続く場合は、病院での検査もおすすめ
👩⚕️まとめ
補中益気湯は、体の底力を回復させる漢方です。
「症状を一時的に抑える」よりも、「体全体を整えて回復力を高める」のがポイント。
疲れやだるさが気になるときは、ぜひ試してみてください。
📝まとめ
| 症状 | 合う漢方薬 |
|---|---|
| 慢性的な疲れ・だるさ | ✅ 補中益気湯 |
| 体力不足・食欲不振 | ✅ 補中益気湯 |
| 軽い風邪の回復後 | ✅ 補中益気湯 |
Herbal Medicine Guide Vol. 2: Hochu-ekki-to
In the 2nd installment of our “Herbal Medicine Guide for Specific Symptoms,” we introduce a Kampo medicine recommended for chronic fatigue, sluggishness, and lack of physical strength.
😫 Do you have these symptoms of fatigue?
- Do not feel refreshed even after waking up in the morning
- Get tired easily
- Catch colds easily, slow recovery
- Poor appetite
In such cases, Hochu-ekki-to is often used.
🌿 What kind of medicine is Hochu-ekki-to?
▶︎ Main Functions
- Supplements physical strength and immunity (Qi / Vital Energy).
- Regulates digestive functions.
- Improves prolonged fatigue and decline in physical strength.
▶︎ Ingredients (Examples of Herbs)
- Ginseng (Ninjin): Supplements physical strength.
- Astragalus Root (Ougi): Boosts immunity.
- Atractylodes Rhizome (Byakujutsu): Helps digestion.
💡 Perfect for people with a constitution that tires easily, or for restoring strength after a lingering cold.
🧭 Recommended for people who:
✅ Are chronically tired easily ✅ Lack physical strength ✅ Have poor appetite, sometimes accompanied by diarrhea or constipation ✅ Cannot regain energy after a cold
💊 Is it available Over-the-Counter (OTC)?
| Kampo Medicine | Example of OTC |
|---|---|
| Hochu-ekki-to | Tsumura Kampo Hochu-ekki-to Extract Granules (Class 2 Medicine) |
✅ OTC medicines can handle initial recovery of strength and mild fatigue. ❗️ If you have underlying conditions, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.
⚠️ Points to Note
- Hot flashes: People who are prone to hot flashes should be careful (as this medicine warms the body).
- Hypertension/Diabetes: People with these conditions need to be careful with ingredients (Licorice etc.).
- Long-term fatigue: If fatigue persists for a long time, a checkup at a hospital is also recommended.
👩⚕️ Summary
Hochu-ekki-to is a Kampo medicine that restores the body’s underlying strength. The point is not just to “suppress symptoms temporarily” but to “balance the whole body and enhance recovery power.”
If you are concerned about fatigue or sluggishness, please give it a try.
📝 Quick Summary
| Symptoms | Suitable Kampo |
|---|---|
| Chronic fatigue / Sluggishness | ✅ Hochu-ekki-to |
| Lack of strength / Poor appetite | ✅ Hochu-ekki-to |
| After recovery from a mild cold | ✅ Hochu-ekki-to |
