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http://dx.doi.org/10.18325/jkmr.2021.31.3.31

Effect of Herbal Medicine on Osteoporosis: A Review of Animal Experiment, Clinical Studies Published in Korea and Overseas  

Won, Jee-Yeong (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Dongsuwon Hospital of Oriental Medicine)
Han, Dayoung (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Dongsuwon Hospital of Oriental Medicine)
Nam, Suhyun (Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation, Dongsuwon Hospital of Oriental Medicine)
Kil, Bong-hun (Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Hospital of Oriental Medicine)
Kim, Dong-won (Department of Internal Korean Medicine, Dongsuwon Hospital of Oriental Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation / v.31, no.3, 2021 , pp. 31-55 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives This study was designed to review the effect of herbal medicine on animal model and patients with osteoporosis. Methods The databases in Korea and overseas were searched with term as osteoporosis, Chinese medicine, Korean medicine, herbal medicine. Among the results, we reviewed studies published in 2011 to 2020. 420 articles were primarily selected and after processing through flowchart, finally 72 studies were selected. Results Above 72 studies, 71 studies showed that the herbal medicine was effective on treating osteoporosis, using macroscopical, osteological, histological, hematological analysis and urinalysis. Conclusions Using herbal medicine for treating osteoporosis is effective in various pathways. But further study should be conducted to clarify its treatment mechanisms and effectiveness.
Keywords
Osteoporosis; Korean traditional medicine; Herbal medicine; Chinese traditional medicine; Review;
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