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http://dx.doi.org/10.14369/jkmc.2018.31.4.069

Network Analysis on Herbal Combinations in Korean Medicine for Insomnia  

Kim, An-na (Future medicine division, Korea institute of Oriental Medicine)
Kim, Hong-jun (Dept. of Korean Medical Prescription, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Song, Beom-yong (Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Lee, Seung-ho (Future medicine division, Korea institute of Oriental Medicine)
Cho, Yong-ho (Dept. of Korean Medical Prescription, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
Oh, Yongtaek (Dept. of Diagnostics, College of Korean Medicine, Woosuk University)
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Journal of Korean Medical classics / v.31, no.4, 2018 , pp. 69-78 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : The aim of this study was to diversify the interpretation of formulas used for insomnia treatment by searching and analyzing herbal combinations in formulas used for insomnia treatment in Korean medicine. Methods : Frequency analysis was conducted on herbal combinations of 255 formulas related with insomnia, along with network analysis using Netminer 4.2.1. Results : This study has found herbal combinations used frequently in Korean medicine formulas used for insomnia treatment, and a result of network analysis composed of four communities. Each community consisted of herbs in affiliation of Yookmijihwangtang(六味地黃湯) and Samultang(四物湯), Bohyulchunghwatang(補血淸火湯) and Ondamtang(溫膽湯), Jungjihwan(定志丸) and Sanjointang(酸棗仁湯). Conclusions : This study could help in assisting researchers to diversify formula analysis in future studies. Moreover, the herbal combination in insomnia formulas could be used to search for insomnia formulas in other databases or creating a new prescription.
Keywords
Insomnia; Traditional Korean medical prescription; network analysis; association analysis;
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