• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.81-88
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• 2022

Objectives The purpose of this case study is to report the improvement of hand foot and mouth disease after using Galgeunhaegi-tang Methods A Taeumin patient suffering from painful hand foot and mouth disease was treated with herb medicine Galgeunhaegi-tang, acupuncture and cupping therapy. Rhei radix et rhizoma was added or removed from herb medicine according to patient's stool condition. Severity of pain and general symptom was measured using Numerical Rating Scale(NRS), and the picture of patient's hand and foot was taken. Results & Conclusions After taking Galgeunhaegi-tang, symptoms including pain, rash, blisters, and general conditions improved as patient's stool condition improved from constipation to normal. In conclusion, this case report shows that Galgeunhaegi-tang can be effective to Taeumin hand foot and mouth disease patients.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.89-102
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• 2022

Objectives This study was aimed to report significant improvement of vestibular neuronitis treated with Cheongsimyeonja-tang. Methods The patient was treated with Sasang herbal medicine for vestibular neuronitis. Also acupuncture and pharmacopuncture were used to treat neck and shoulder pain. Numeral rating scale(NRS), Romberg test, Spontaneous nystagmus, Induced nystagmus and Head thrust test were used to observe changes of dizziness in vestibular neuronitis. Results and Conclusions After 41days of treatment, the patient showed improvement in NRS. Also, the patient's symptoms of nausea, dyspepsia, sleep disturbance were improved. This study shows that Cheongsimyeonja-tang might be effective in Taeumin patient's vestibular neuronitis.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.35 no.1
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• pp.1-13
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• 2023

Objectives This paper was to compare and analyze the contents of 『Dongeuisasang Geumnangbogyeol(東醫四象錦囊寶訣)』 with previously published books on Sasang medicine. Methods 『Dongeuisasang Geumnangbogyeol(東醫四象錦囊寶訣)』 was compared and analyzed with the previously published 『Dongeuisasangsinpyeon(東醫四象新編)』 and 『Dongeuisusebowon(東醫壽世保元)』. Results and Conclusions 『Dongeuisasang Geumnangbogyeol(東醫四象錦囊寶訣)』 is a book related to Sasang medicine, written by the author Park Byeong-Gil in 1961 and published by Haenglim Seowon in 1961. Mainly, the contents of 『Dongeuisasangsinpyeon(東醫四象新編)』 were transcribed, but it is meaningful in that he recorded the body shape of Sasang constitution and the prescriptions he experienced clinically. 18 Taeumin prescriptions, 43 Soeumin prescriptions, and 13 Soyangin prescriptions were recorded, and it could be seen that in the Taeeumin prescriptions, the brain-nervous system disease was recorded, and in Soeumin prescriptions and Soyangin prescriptions, digestive system diseases were mainly recorded.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.134-139
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• 2001

The irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) is the most common gastrointestinal disorder in clinical practice and is characterized by abdominal pain associated with a chronic disturbance of defecation. It is important to discriminate IBS from organic bowel disease. Based on clinical and epidemiologic studies, specific symptom criteria for IBS have been developed. The subject is a 29 year old man who has abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, general weakness, dizziness, insomnia and has been diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome. We classified this as Shaoyangin Mangyin(少陽人 亡陰證) and prescribed Hyeongbangjiwhangtang(荊防地黃湯) in accordance with the principle of pyoeumganggi(表陰降氣). In the result, we had the improvement of his symptoms.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.89-101
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• 2001

1. The purpose of study To study the effectiveness of Yangkyuksanhawtang(YST) against Allergic Contact Dermatitis(ACD) I observed the change of cutaneous shape, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and the distribution of apoptotic cells. 2. The material and method of study I divided 4-month-old rats into three groups of 10, which are a contrastive group of having applied Acetone olive oil only, ACD group to have intentionally activated Allergic Contact Dermatitis by DNCB and YST group to give medication of Yangkyuksanhawtang extract. And I observed each group of mice after 24, 48 and 72 hours. 3. The result and conclusion of study The change of cutaneous shape and hypersensitive reaction of immunity was significantly decreased by YST in ACD rats. I consider that YST suppressed hypersensitive reaction of immunity and inflammation in ACD.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.102-113
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• 2001

The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of Seungyangikkitang (SIT) on the immune cells in BALB/c mice. SIT (500mg/kg) was administerd p.o. once a day for 7 days. SIT enhanced the proliferation of thymocytes, but decreased the proliferation of splenocytes. SIT enhanced the subpopulation of cytotoxic T cells in thymocytes and helper T cells in splenocytes, but did not affect the subpopulation of B220/Thy1 cells. SIT enhanced the production of γ-interferon and interleukin-2 in thymocytes, splenocytes and serum, but did not affect the production of interleukin-4. SIT suppressed the production of nitric oxide, but enhanced the lucigenin chemiluminescence and the engulfment of FITC-conjugated E. coli particles in peritoneal macrophages. These results suggest that SIT has a potent activity on the specific immunity via the cytokine secretion of Th1 cells and the non-specific immunity via the phagocytic activity of macrophages in vivo.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.65-71
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• 2023

Objectives This case study aimed to report the improvement of stress-induced generalized primary hyperhidrosis of Soyangin patient. Methods Soyangin patient suffering from daylong generalized primary hyperhidrosis was treated with acupuncture, psychological counseling, and herbal medicine. The severity of hyperhidrosis was measured using Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results & Conclusions After treatment with Tae-Geuk acupuncture, Dojeokganggi-tang, and psychological counseling, the VAS score of hyperhidrosis was reduced from 10 to 2 during three days of admission. Herbal medicine was prescribed for 30 more days after discharge. The relieved state was maintained when monitored after two months. This case report proposes the potential of Sasang constitutional medicine for stress-induced generalized primary hyperhidrosis.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.35 no.4
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• pp.86-95
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• 2023

Introduction This is the first case report of a soyangin suffering from burning feet syndrome who reported a significant improvement after taking Sukjiwhanggosam-tang. Case presentation The patient complained of hot feet, pain and numbness that occurred during the night. The patient was diagnosed with 'Yin deficiency diurnal fever disease' and treated with Sukjiwhanggosam-tang as well as acupuncture and cupping therapy. The degree of improvement in heat sensation, pain and numbness was expressed in numeric rating scale compared to the first visit. Conclusion After treatment, the heat sensation, pain and numbness of feet was decreased significantly, and the condition improved much at night.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.49-56
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• 2024

Objectives To report the improvements after applying modified Sibjeondaebo-tang and Hyangsayangwi-tang on Soeumin patient with dyspnea and arrhythmia as sequelae of aspiration pneumonia. Methods The 88-year-old female patient had the symptoms of dyspnea, sputum, cough, dysphagia, arrhythmia and general weakness after antibiotics for an aspiration pneumonia. Soeumin Sibjeondaebo-tang and Hyangsayangwi-tang were applied to treat these symptoms. Results The respiratory symptoms improved and the cardiac abnormalities, including arrhythmia showed improvement on the electrocardiogram and in cardiac-related biomarkers. Conclusions This case report suggests that Sasang constitutional herbal medicine could improve respiratory and cardiac symptoms as sequelae of aspiration pneumonia.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.9 no.2
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• pp.57-66
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• 1997