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    Japanese Medicines and Supplements JAPANESE MEDICINES AND SUPPLEMENTS The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in the USA defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as “all medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not currently considered part of conventional Western medicine”. These include traditional Chinese medicine, aromatherapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, homeopathic medicines, and electromagnetic fields. In Japan, CAM is a significant and growing component of medical practice and the general population’s lifestyle. It is primarily used in the modalities of traditional Chinese medicine (Kampo), aromatherapy, and Ayurveda.