Effectiveness of the Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, Yokuinin (Kampo), in the Treatment of Cervical Precancerous Lesions

Chihiro Kiyoshima; Ibuki Kimura; Koko Ishida; Tomoka Hirano; Tomohiro Ishida; Koichiro Shigekawa; Kenichi Yoshikawa; Fusanori Yotsumoto

doi:10.7759/cureus.77114

journal article Jan 07, 2025

Effectiveness of the Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, Yokuinin (Kampo), in the Treatment of Cervical Precancerous Lesions

Chihiro Kiyoshima Ibuki Kimura Koko Ishida Tomoka Hirano Tomohiro Ishida Koichiro Shigekawa Kenichi Yoshikawa Fusanori Yotsumoto

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Chihiro Kiyoshima, Ibuki Kimura, Koko Ishida, et al. (2025). Effectiveness of the Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, Yokuinin (Kampo), in the Treatment of Cervical Precancerous Lesions. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.77114

Effectiveness of the Traditional Japanese Herbal Medicine, Yokuinin (Kampo), in the Treatment of Cervical Precancerous Lesions

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