• Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.20-25
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• 2012

Objectives: Therapeutic effect of Yinyang Balancing Appliance of functional cerebrospinal therapy (FCST) for meridian and neurologic yinyang balance was observed in cervical dystonia cases. Methods: Two cervical dystonia cases were managed with the Yinyang Balancing Appliance on temporomandibular joint (TMJ), combined with acupuncture. Clinical outcome measurement was based on subjective measures and clinical observations. Results: The patients showed positive changes even after the initial treatment and this effect maintained over the follow-up period. Conclusions: Although it is not clear the effect is a sustaining or temporary in its nature, a positive effect was observed and further clinical and biological research on FCST is expected.

• Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.16-19
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• 2015

The purpose of this study was to report the effect of Yinyang balancing appliance (YBA) of Functional Cerebrospinal Therapy (FCST) and Korean medicine methods treating idiopathic scoliosis. YBA was applied for 146 times from 29th March 2014 to 5th September 2015. Herbal medicine used for treatment were Yeonggamgangmisinhaintang, Eokgansangagambang, Gamihangchetang. The change of symptoms was evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale. When treated with YBA and herbal medicine, the patient showed improvement. After about 1 year, the patient was recovered completely. This case showed that YBA and herbal medicine can be effective to improve idiopathic scoliosis.

• Journal of Korea Game Society
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.119-128
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• 2022

According to Gestalt theories of perception, this paper studies Japanese-style character design combined with ghost culture. This article sorts out the character design elements of the Japanese mobile game "Onmyoji" in China, and then analyzes the design from the perspective of psychology through Gestalt theories. The form is felt through the systematization of the whole rather than the parts, confirming whether the small design elements of the character can be perceived as the whole story.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.31 no.6
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• pp.1119-1125
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• 2002

The growth of C. pefringens was inhibited by the combination of natural products which have antioxidative capacity C. perfringens was controlled very effectively by each or the combination of Paeonia japonica, Atractylodis rhizome alba, Epimedii herba, Acori graminei rhizoma, Schizandraefructus, Lyciifructus, Cinnamomi cortex Sophorae flos Phellodendri cortex, Nelumbo nuclfera gaertner, Asparagi tuber, Mori cortex radicis, Astrafali radix and Coptidis rhizome The combination of Phellodendri cortex, Epimedii herba, Astragali radtx and Glycyrrhizae radix inhibited the growth of C. pefringen by 75% and increased the antioxidative activity by 4.4 times. This combination also eliminated more than 80% of hydroxyl radical. These natural products can be utilized as pharmaceuticals, functional foods, antiaging tea, and multifunctional fermentative beverages.

• Journal of the Korean Chemical Society
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• v.44 no.6
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• pp.533-540
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• 2000

Melanization of B16 melanoma cells was comparatively studied by the aqueous extract of Epimedium koreanum Nakai(EK) and $\alpha$-MSH. In addition, inhibitory effects of RA was investigated. B16 melanoma cells(about 1${\times}10_5$) have been shown an increase in tyrosinase activity and melanin contents in proportion to concentration of $\alpha$-MSH when treated with $\alpha$-MSH and incubated for 72 hrs. They indicated a 350% increase in tyrosinase activity and a 290% increase in melanin contents at 8 ng/mL. In case of EK, they have been shown a 200% increase in tyrosinase activity and a 180% increase in melanin contents at 100 ${\mu}g$/mL. In addition of RA to the above condition, they have been shown an inhibition from 350% to 210% in tyrosinase activity and from 290% to 250% in melanin contents in $\alpha$-MSH, and inhibition from 200% to 100% in tyrosinase activity and from 180% to 120% in melanin contents in EK. From the above results, it is suggested that EK promotes melanization of B16 melanoma cells through cAMP pathway, whereas RA inhibits it.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.127-153
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• 1997

Sasang-Medicine can classify all sympton with more simple classifying system than past Oriental-Medicine, because Sasang Byeon-Zeung(=classifying system of the sympton) separate by four clearly. The merit of this Sasang Byeon-Zeung can be seen more clearly on the part of the pathology of the expiratory-scattering and inspiratory-gathering of the Tae-Eum and Tae-Yang. On this view point, this thesis discussed the following subjects. 1. Investigate the theory of raising-falling and scattering-gathering developed in the Dongeui-Suse-Bowon. 2. Investigate the changes of the recognition of the Yang-Dog sympton and Jo-Yeol sympton argued as Interior-overheating-sympton of the Tae-Eum-In caused by liver's receiving heat. 3. Investigate the Yi-Je-Ma's view on the Eum-Yang in the argument of interior-overheating-sympton of the Tae-Eum-In caused by liver's receiving heat. As a result, the following conclusions were led to. 1. Dongeui-Suse-Bowon considers Spleen-Kidney has the couple motion of the raising Yang and falling Eum, and Liver-Lung has the couple motion of the expiratory-scattering and inspiratory-gathering. This theory of raising-falling and scattering-gathering is same as in the concept with the gathering. This theory of raising-falling and scattering-gathering is same as in the concept with the theory of raising-falling and floating-sinking of past Oriental-Medicine, but more consistently systematized in the pathology and prescription. 2. Dongeui-Suse-Bowon considers the Yang-Dog sympton and Jo-Yeol sympton as the interior-overheating-sympton of the Tae-Eum-In. As following the book, the fire of desire weeken the expiratory-scattering power of the lung, and deepen the shortage of the expiratory-scattering power comparison to the inspiratory-gathering power. Therfore the sympton can be treated by releasing ourselves from the desire and taking medicine strengthening the expiratory-scattering power. 3. In the early stage of the orintal medicine, they used prescriptions composed of So-Yang medicine and Tae-Eum medicine which can cool heat. Galgeun, Mawhang and Seungma were used in the age of Sanghanron, thereafter Jugoing's Jojung-Tang and Gongsin's Galgeunhaegi-Tang were developed as prescriptions of the interior-overheating-sympton of the Tae-Eum-In, and finally Tea-Uem-In Galgeunhaegi-Tang was settled by Yi-Je-Ma.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.17-34
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• 2003

지금까지 서양의학의 도입이란 측면에서만 조명되어온 정약용의 의학사상은 이제 한의학 이론의 발전과정이라는 새로운 관점에서 재조명할 필요가 있다. "의령(醫零)"에서 나타나는 그의 의학사상에는 미끼 사카에가 지적한 바와 같이, 음양오행론(陰陽五行論)에 입각한 "소문(素問)"의 병리론과 음양(陰陽)으로 논해온 '근시(近視)'에 대한 기존 이론에 대해 서학(西學)의 사행설(四行說)과 갈렌생리학, 그리고 광학이론을 가지고 비판을 가한 측면이 있다. 그러나, 좀 더 자세하게 검토해 보면 이런 서학(西學)의 영향은 정약용의 의학사상을 구성하는데 있어서 부분에 불과할 뿐만 아니라 그가 구상하고 있던 새로운 철학을 위해 취사선택된 것임을 알 수 있다. "육기론(六氣論)"에서 제시되는 사정설(四情說)의 경우, 서학의 사행설(四行說)을 그대로 답습한 것이 아니라 자신의 주역(周易)철학의 소산이다. 서학(西學) 뿐만 아니라 명대(明代)의 온보학파(溫補學派) 특히 장경악(張景岳) 의학사상의 영향도 주목해야 한다. "의령(醫零)"에서 논의된 의론(醫論)의 상당부분에서 장경악(張景岳)의 "전충록(傳忠錄)"과의 연관성이 상당히 많이 발견된다. 그러나 장경악(張景岳)이론의 정치(精緻)한 면에 대해서 찬사를 보내고 있지만, 그의 숭고주의(崇古主義)와 정치(精緻)한 음양오행(陰陽五行)에 대한 논의에 대해서도 동의한 것은 아니다. 정약용은 서학(西學)과 장경악(張景岳)을 비롯한 온보학파의 의학사상을 종합한 토대위에서, 즉 원기(元氣)의 운행(運行)이란 관점으로 의학을 재구성하려는 시도를 했다고 평가된다. "육기론(六氣論)"에서 시작된 육기병리설(六氣病理說)에 대한 비판은 "외감론(外感論)"에서 "이증론(裡證論)"을 거쳐 "허실론(虛實論)"으로 이어지면서 오행상극설(五行相剋說)에 의거한 병인론, 삼음삼양론(三陰三陽論)에 의거한 경락장부론(經絡臟腑論), 내외상론(內外傷論)을 모두 반박하면서 이러한 새로운 의학을 건설하려 하였다. "허실론이(虛實論二)"에서 장경악(張景岳)의 "풍한적체(風寒積滯), 담음어혈지속(痰飮瘀血之屬), 기불행칙사불제(氣不行則邪不除), 차기지실야(此氣之實也)."라는 말을 인용한 점은 이런 점에서 시사하는 바가 크다.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.333-338
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• 2004

Antioxidant activities of water extracts of 20 medicinal plants (1 mg/mL) on peroxidation of linolic acid were evaluated by thiocyanate method, among which 11 showed strong antioxidant activity (> 70%). Higher hydroxy radical scavenging activity (> 60%) were shown in Corner officinalis, Acanthopanax sessiliflorus, and Epimedium koreanum than the other plants. Epimedium koreanum than the other plants extract showed highest superoxide radical scavenging activity (42%). Total polyphenol contents ranged from $2.6\;(Polygonatum\;odoratum){\sim}81.2(Epimedium\;koreanum)\;mg/g$. Direct correlation between the antioxidant activity and polyphenol content (r=0.8) was established through simple regression analysis. $IC_{50}$ for selected four plant extracts, showing highest polyphenol contents and antioxidant activities, were significantly higher than positive control. Total antioxidant activity of vitamin c was significantly lower than those of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus, Epimedium koreanum, and Erythrina variegata. Superoxide radical scavenging activity of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus was similar to BHA. Results suggest water extracts of some medicinal plants could be potential candidates for natural antioxidants.

• Journal of the Daesoon Academy of Sciences
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• v.42
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• pp.45-73
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• 2022

The phenomenon of veneration for Queen Mother of the West [西王母 Chn: Xiwangmu Kr: Seowangmo] is a 'cultural flow' that has garnered great interest not only in China but also in Korea for many years. To properly understand the cultural trend regarding the Queen Mother of the West, it is essential to view the related mythology as it corresponds to East Asian women as well as the transformation of society's view of women. In addition to the outcomes that result from the establishment of a patriarchal society, the relationship between goddesses and gods gradually becomes a relationship of discrimination based upon differences. Accordingly, as women change into objects that are given meaning rather than subjects that give meaning, the de-sacredization of the goddess occurs. This paper focused on the changes in the perception of the Queen Mother of the West from the view of Yin-Yang theory. This approach shows a transition process of transforming wherein she has morphed into an assistant or spouse of a god as part of a trend that deemphasizes the divinity of her as a stand-alone goddess. Yin-Yang theory is the key to understanding culture, history, and art as well as Chinese philosophy. This key can be further applied to the theme of women in mythology. What is particularly noteworthy about the process by which the Queen Mother of the West was defined as a goddess is that she was original described as half-human and half-beast and yet by the time her depictions became fully human and fully woman, she was described instead as an absolute beauty endowed with great artistic talent. In this paper, it will be revealed that the perception of the Queen Mother of the West, as an absolute beauty and artistic talent, is embedded with the male societal desire for an image of the feminine as understood via Yin-Yang theory. Queen Mother of the West as she was depicted in the Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海經 Chn: Shanhaijing Kr: Sanhaegyeong) had a half-human half-beast form that instilled people with fear of disasters and punishments from heaven. However, in the Han Dynasty, her religious significance became that of an object to ward off evil and attain blessings. By the time of the novel, Tales of the Strange (志怪小說 Chn: Zhiguaixiaoshuo Kr: Jigoesoseol), from the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, she was transformed into a goddess in the image of beautiful woman in charge longevity and immortality. From the perspective of Yin-Yang theory, the changes in the perception of Queen Mother of the West was found to contain the following meaning: as an extension of the establishment of a patriarchal system and subordinate laws, her new form was made to be pleasing to the male gaze and Yin-Yang theory was brought in to support those changes later.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.6
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• pp.228-251
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• 1993