The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine (대한한방소아과학회지)

The Association of Korean Oriental Pediatrics (대한한방소아과학회)
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Investigation of Pre-packed Herbal Medicine in Korean University Oriental Medicine Hospital and their Usefulness

국내 대학부속 한방병원 한약 포장팩의 사용 현황 및 효용성 연구

  • Jeong, A Ram (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Lee, Hye Yoon (Department of Pediatrics, College of Oriental Medicine, Pusan National University) ;
  • Cheon, Jin Hong (Pusan National University School of Korean Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Ki Bong (Pusan National University School of Korean Medicine)
  • 정아람 (부산대학교 한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 이혜윤 (부산대학교 한방병원 한방소아과) ;
  • 천진홍 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원) ;
  • 김기봉 (부산대학교 한의학전문대학원)
  • Received : 2013.01.25
  • Accepted : 2013.02.15
  • Published : 2013.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives The purpose of this study is to know the present uses of pre-packed herbal medicine and their usefulness in Korean University Oriental Medicine Hospitals. Methods We selected 29 university hospitals to survey by using telephone and by mail. Results 1. The kind of packages that 29 hospitals uses were 2 layers, 3 layers and 3 layers with aluminum as the component layer, standing or non-standing pouch. 2. Total 24.1% hospitals are using 3 layers patch with aluminum because of their merits. The merits are preserving the quality of packaged drugs, blocking sun lights and beautiful looking, gas barrier properties and an opening convenience. 3. However, the 3 layers with aluminum packages were little bit more expensive and it can't be used in the microwaves. Conclusions This study revealed that 3 layers with aluminum packages were superior to any other packages because it can keep original flavor and properties, block sun light, and an easy opening convenience. Thus, aluminum contained 3 layer packages are better to preserve herbal medicines.

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