A Review on Clinical Studies of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy for Acute Herpes Zoster
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Choi, Yoo Min
(Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University)
Kim, Seok Hee (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University) Kim, Ju Yong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University) Park, Sang Hun (Department of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University) Yook, Tae Han (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University) Kim, Jong Uk (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, Korean Medicine Hospital of Woosuk University) |
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