Objectives : Purpose of this study is to suggest a diagnostic definition of Chest bind(結胸) in GangpyeongShnghanlun 15 letters provision. Methods : Using The Etymology Dictionary of Chinese Characters, we interpreted the meaning of Chest bind(結胸) and symptoms on 134th provision of Shanghanlun. Results : The meaning of Chest bind is endurance of worries. Symptoms on 134th provision can be interpreted as follows. Worrywart person whose behavior is dilatory, who suffer from an inferiority complex, feel pressure on chest, feel heavy with worries, unstable, talkative, suffer from a feeling of anger, think himself as fallen into a trap, feel always nervous and is stubborn can be in a situation of Chest bind. Conclusions : Chest bind is one of the Names of disease in Shanghanlun. The Name of disease has its own meaning that can be used as diagnostic evidence. Further studies are needed to verify a hypothesis of diagnostic definition of Chest bind.

Objectives : This study is to propose a new hypothesis about the interpretation of 'Ming (明)' in Shanghanlun and the direction of future research about Yangmingbing(陽明病). Methods : We analyzed the original form of the chinese characters 'Ming(明)' and tried to understand their contexts in Shanghanlun. At the same time, we analyzed 2 clinical cases diagnosed and treated as Yangmingbing according to newly hypothesized definition. Results : From etymology, 'Ming(明)' means becoming distinct. Patients in 2 cases suffered from cold hypersensitivity of hands and feet, overactive bladder syndrome and dizziness, all of which became distinct and problematic. For this reason, we diagnosed patients with Yangmingbing(陽明病) and administered herbal medicine then they improved. Conclusions : The disease names in Shanghanlun have clinical message by the name itself. From etymology, at least in 15 characters provision of Shanghanlun, Yanmingbing means the disease made by becoming conscious about symptoms. Future research about Yangmingbing (陽明病) should start from here.

Objective : The purpose of this paper is to report the improvement of a patient who had a postpartum disease treated with herb medication based on Shanghanlun provisions. Methods : According to 'Disease Pattern Identification Diagnostic System based on Shanghanlun Provisions', the patient was diagnosed with TaeYang-byung, number 12 provision, and was administered herb medication for 4 months. Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) was used to estimate the patient's status. Results : The VAS changed 10 to 0. These results suggest that cold pain and weakness in the legs have improved. Conclusions : The patient had an experience of miscarriage 3 times and finally got a baby but with postpartum disease. She treated with the herb medication for 4 months and the outcome was found effective and economical due to the diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions.

Objective : This case report presents the effect of Galgunhwangryunhwanggum-tang and Galgunhwangryunhwanggum-tang gagambang on hypertension. The patient was diagnosed with Taeyang-byung based on Shanghanlun provisions. Methods : According to Shanghanlun seven meridian patterns diagnostic system, we diagnosed the patient as Taeyang-byung and he has been suffering from hypertension. The patient was treated with Galgunhwangryunhwanggum-tang & Galgunhwangryunhwanggum-tang gagambang and it was provided for 40days Results : After the treatment, the degree of hypertension reduced from BP 138-90 to 130-80 Conclusions : This case study show an effectiveness of using Galgunhwangryunhwanggumtang and Galgunhwangryunhwanggum-tang gagambang according to Diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions on hypertension.

Objective : This case report presents the effect of Daecheongryong-tang on Impulse Control Disorder. The patient was diagnosed with Taeyang-byung based on Shanghanlun provisions. Methods : According to Shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system, we diagnosed the patient as Taeyang-byung and she has been suffering from impulse control disorder. The patient was treated with Daecheongryong-tang. And it was provided for 60 days.The changing symptom was estimated by Global Assessment of Functioning and Visual Analogue Scale. Results : After the treatment, the patient's functioning got better from 65 to 85 on GAF. And the degree of pain was reduced from 10 to 2 on VAS. Conclusions :This case study shows an effectiveness of using Daecheongryong-tang according to Diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions on Impulse Control Disorder.

Objective : Patients complaining of dizziness and olfactory hallucination who were diagnosed and treated with the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system were analyzed to report cases. Methods : This is a case report on a patient who has been suffering from Dizziness andolfactory hallucination. According to Diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions, Gyeji-tang was provided. The severity of Dizziness was evaluated by NRS. Results : When analyzing the patient's history and symptoms, it can be found in article No. 42 in Shanghanlun. In the first case, NRS changed from 8 to 2. In the second case, NRS change 8 to 1. Conclusions : Gyeji-tang can be effective in dizziness and olfactory hallucination with the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system.

Objective : The objective of this study is to define the clinical meaning of Shanghanlun sentence by applying Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system. Methods : 2 clinical cases, which were treated by Oreong-san according to Shanghanlun provisions dualized with Je-Gang(提綱) and Jo-Moon(條文), were analyzed. Results : According to the results of analysis of 2 cases, the patients' diseases were improved. The pain was decreased, and general weakness and anorexia were improved in 2 cases. Conclusions : These results suggests that the medicines from Shanghanlun are clinically effective when Shanghanlun is interpreted considering the origins of Chinese characters in the text, and Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system is applied.

Objective : This study is to report four cases complaining of neck pain that diagnosed by Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system and treated with the Shanghanlun Shaozhen(燒針) provision herbal medicine. Methods : Based on the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system, we analyzed four cases treated with Shanghanlun Shaozhen(燒針) provision herbal medicine. Results : In all cases, the NDI and NRS score improved. Conclusions : In Shanghanlun, Shaozhen(燒針) may indicate neck pain. And neck pain can be relieved by administering Shanghanlun Shaozhen(燒針) provision herbal medicine.

Objective : The purpose of this paper is to report the improvements of a patient who has suffered from aftereffects following stroke such as dysgraphia and articulation disorder, which is treated by herbal medication based on Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system. Methods : According to 'Disease Pattern Identification Diagnostic System based on Shanghanlun Provisions', the patient was diagnosed as Taeyang-byung Gyeolhyung and number 138 provision, and was administered Sohamhyung-tang for 90 days. We recorded the progress of improvements based on the patient's statement and documented the patient's writing Results : The patient can write the letters such as U, 2, ㄹ,ㅇ more clearly and become confident on both writing and speaking. Conclusions : This case shows the effects of Sohamhyung-tang on aftereffects following stroke such as dysgraphia and articulation disorder. It was induced according to the 'Disease Pattern Identification Diagnostic System based on Shanghanlun Provisions' so that it suggest a potential interpretation, which is different with it of the text books Herbal Formula Science and Sanghallonjeonghae, on the provision no. 138. Also the usage of Sohamhyung-tang in this case may support the way far from the diagnosis of oriental neurological medicine, which explain the pathology of stroke as fire-heat(火熱), dampness-phlegm(濕痰), static blood(瘀血) and dual deficiency of qi and blood(氣血兩虛).

Objective : The purpose of this study is to review a case of hypertension. The patient was 41 years, a male. We stabilized blood pressure after administration of Daehuanghuanglianxiexin-tang. In this paper, we review the interpretation of Shanghanlun by analyzing the patient's progress, diagnosis, treatment. Methods : Blood pressure changes have been monitored during the period. Additionally, We have observed the patients' compliance and accompanied symptom by the timeline analysis. Results : According to Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system, Wediagnosed a Greater yang disease. The patient was treated with Daehuanghuanglianxiexin-tang for 2 months. Daehuanghuanglianxiexin-tang was able to control blood pressure to under 120mmhg / 80mmhg. During the treatment period, the accompanied symptom Stiffness and pain in posterior neck has improved, patient's compliance was good, and symptoms improved without significant complication Conclusions : Taking of the Daehuanghuanglianxiexin-tang makes patient's blood pressure controlled to safe and stable range and eases the discomfort of posterior neck pain.

Objective : The purpose of this paper is to report the improvement of patient with hyperhidrosis treated by herb medication based on Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system. Methods : According to 'Disease Pattern Identification Diagnostic System based on Shanghanlun Provisions', the patient was diagnosed with Taeyang-byung Kyeolhyung number 156 provision, and took Oryeong-san herb medication 15days. The result of administration was evaluated by Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results : After administration of Oryeong-san 15days, based on 156 provision of Oryeong-san seclected according to Shanghanlun provisions, Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale (HDSS) was decreased from 4 to 2 and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was decreased from 10 to 2. Conclusions : The patient's hyperhidrosis improved. This case report suggests that the word '遂' on the 153-156 provisions of Shanghanlun be a direct emotional cause of hyperhidrosis in this case.

Objective : A Patient complaining of dizziness was diagnosed and treated with the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system and was analyzed to report cases Methods : Based on the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system, we analyzed a case treated with the Baekho-tang and counseling. Results : Baekho-tang showed a rapid improvement in the patient. During the period of 20 days, dizziness were greatly improved. Conclusions : The Baekho-tang, which is not well known yet, can show rapid effect and can be diagnosed frequently through the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system.