• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.3-8
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• 2000

Xiexiafa is the one of eight methodes of treatment, the purgatives of oriental medicine was originated from Shanghanlun written by Zhangzhongjing. Traditionally Xiexiafa has been used to treat constipation. But All kinds of researches on Xiexiafa made purgatives possible to use variously for the disease of internal medicine. In the research on clinical use of Xiexiafa, the results were as follow. Xiexiafa is available on emergency medicine because of instant relief. It has an ability of preventive medicine and economical effect. It was considered to treat hard to cure and chronic diseases made by Sushi, Rexie, Shuijie, Tanzhi, Xuxie etc. Considering strong side effects of Xiexiafa and patient conditions, it must be used carefully.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.472-482
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to report the safety of diarrhea-inducing treatment (Xie-xia Fa, 瀉下法) by Euphorbia kansui Radix, especially in the respect of clinical features, liver and kidney functions. Methods: Patients who were treated with Euphorbia kansui Radix powder between September 2013 and September 2014 were assessed retrospectively. Results: Less than 6 grams dosage of Euphorbia kansui Radix can induce several mild intestinal reactions but have no harmful effects on liver and kidney functions. Conclusions: Through this study, diarrhea-inducing treatment by less than 6 grams of Euphorbia kansui Radix can considered safe enough to be used in local clinics, but a cautious approach is needed.