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Zanthoxylum fructus/Zingiberis siccatum Rhizoma/Ginseng radix-based supplement TU-100

A traditional Japanese medicine composed of extracts from dried Japanese pepper (Zanthoxylum fructus), processed ginger (Zingiberis siccatum rhizoma), ginseng radix and maltose powder, with potential gastrointestinal (GI) prokinetic activity. Upon administration, Zanthoxylum fructus/Zingiberis siccatum rhizoma/ginseng radix-based supplement TU-100 may increase GI motility via cholinergic and serotonergic mechanisms.
Synonym:daikenchuto
Japanese pepper/ginger/ginseng-based supplement TU-100
Code name:TU 100
TU-100
TU100
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