• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.55-68
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• 2023

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of Guibi-tang that are used for postpartum depression. Methods: We searched on five databases [Korean studies Information Service (KISS), Oriental medicine advanced searching integrated system (OASIS), The Cochrane Library, PubMed, and China national knowledge infrastructure (CNKI)] with keywords for Postpartum depression (English, Korean, and Chinese) and evaluated the risk of bias. Meta-analysis was performed on the selected studies. Results: 8 potentially relevant articles were retrieved for further evaluation. There was evidence that Guibi-tang compared with Western medicine was significantly higher rate in total effect rate (RR 1.20, 95% CI 1.04, 1.39, p=0.01). Also, the combined therapeutic effects of Guibi-tang and Psychological intervention compared with Psychological intervention were statistically significant in total effect rate (RR 1.14, 95% CI 1.05, 1.24, p=0.002). And they showed improvement on scores of HAMD (Hamilton depression scale, HAMD) and SF-36 (36-Item short form health survey, SF-36). Conclusion: Guibi-tang appears to be more effective compared to Western medicine in the treatment of postpartum depression. The combination Guibi-tang and Psychological intervention was more effective than psychological intervention alone treated for postpartum depression. However, since unclear risk of bias, the result of this study should be considered carefully. Further clinical trials should be carried out in order to academical clinical progress regarding treatment of Postpartum Depression.

• Journal of Naturopathy
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.42-50
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• 2024

Background: Kombucha, originating from Northeast Asia, is a fermented beverage produced by fermenting black tea with a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, renowned for its myriad health benefits. The augmentation of its health-promoting attributes, particularly antioxidant properties, through the integration of medicinal herb extracts, has gained attention in recent research. Purpose: The objective of this research was to explore the potential enhancement of the antioxidant properties of kombucha through the addition of hot water extracts from selected 7 medicinal herbs native to Jeju Island. Additionally, the study aimed to ascertain the successful transfer of active herbal ingredients into the kombucha. Methods: The methodology entailed the hot water extraction of the aforementioned medicinal herbs followed by their incorporation into the kombucha during a secondary fermentation phase. The assessment criteria included the analysis of the kombucha's physical characteristics post-fermentation, the quantification of sugar content, and the evaluation of antioxidant using DPPH, ABTS assays. The presence of specific active compounds(EGCG, 2,5-DHAP) was verified using HPLC and SDS-Gel Electrophoresis. Results: The findings indicated a successful fermentation process, as evidenced by an increase in reducing sugars. Moreover, the kombucha exhibited notable antioxidant activities post-fermentation, which implies the effective infusion of the herbal extracts' properties into the beverage. HPLC and electrophoresis analysis confirmed the assimilation of key active ingredients from the herbs into the kombucha. Conclusions: This study substantiates the premise that the enrichment of kombucha with hot water extracts from Jeju Island's medicinal herbs enhances its antioxidant properties. The successful integration of these herbal components into kombucha not only amplifies its health benefits but also contributes to the expansion of the functional beverage sector within the domains of health and alternative medicine.

• 대한한약신문
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• s.119
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• pp.1-8
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• 2007

2007년도 지부별 정기총회 성료/'약방의 감초' 농가재배 길 열려/제1차 한약 등 약물부작용 관련 전문가회의/2007년도 지부장 간담회 개최/의료비연말정산 관련 실무협회의/자매결연비 제막식 가져/식약청, 한약재 품질평가 연구회 20일 창립/성형.보약도 소득 공제 내년 11월까지 한시 적용/'한방화장품 국제 경쟁력강화 정책 세미나' 개최/서울약령시 한의약문화축제 5월 31일 개막/식의약청 용역과제 관련 전문가 자문회의/한방기능성 섬유 국제적 관심 중국상하이 국제 섬유박람회/한약재수급조절위원회 개최/기성한약서 10종으로 개정돼야/'제7회 산청한방약초 축제'/"제35회 보건의 날" 기념행사 개최/한의사-한조약 '한방파스' 놓고 논쟁/제38대 한의협회장 경선 2파전/충북, 제51회 정기총회.연수교육 실시/충남, 제45회 정기총회 개최/부산, 제45회 정기총회 개최/광주, 제21회 정기총회 개최/전남, 제49회 정기총회 개최/대전, 제19회 정기총회 개최/경기, 제47회 정기총회 개최/경북, 제49회 정기총회 개최/경남, 제45회 정기총회 개최/지부탐방-지부장에게 듣는다/우리 약초를 찾아서-자귀나무

• Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.341-347
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• 2019

In this study, the following is the result of measuring the quality characteristics of herbal wine and the active inhibition of Glutathione S-transferase in order to measure the release of physiological active substances according to the concentration of extracts. The pH level of herbal wine was 4.4, up from 3.9 before fermentation. These changes are attributed to fermentation and organic acids during alcoholic fermentation. The acidity of herbal wine was 0.55%, about six times higher than the pre-fermentation control of 0.09%. These results show that organic acids are used for flavor formation, ether, in combination with alcohol. The inhibitory activity of glutathione S-transferase were $5.1{\pm}0.31$ in herbal wine 15%, $6.5{\pm}0.6$ in herbal wine 20%, $7.6{\pm}0.6$ in herbal wine 25%, $8.4{\pm}0.2$ in herbal wine 30% and $9.7{\pm}0.7$ in herbal wine 35%. As the extract concentration was increased the inhibitory activity of glutathione S-transferase were significantly increased (<0.05).

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.696-702
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• 2012

The physiochemical characteristics and sensory properties of the Samgyetang herb to which different dried medicinal herbs were added were investigated to find the best formulation for the product. For the Samgyetang herbal product, Schizandra chinensis, Atractylodes lancea, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, and Zizyphus jujube were used at a fixed ratio in the formulation, and Paeonia lactiflora (PL), Codonopsis lanceolata (CL), and Scutellaria baicalensis (SB) were added, with different amounts. The pH of Samgyetang increased along with the SB amount, and the soluble-solid content increased along with the CL amount. S7, which had the highest SB addition level, had the highest L value, and the b values were the highest in S7, which had the highest SB addition level. In the sensory evaluation, S7, which had the highest amount of SB, had the highest score in flavor, taste, and overall acceptability. In conclusion, the best formulation for Samgyetang would include PL 8 g, CL 4 g, SB 12 g, Schizandra chinensis 6 g, Atractylodes lancea 4 g, Glycyrrhiza uralensis 2 g, and Zizyphus jujube 4 g.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2011.05a
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• pp.93-96
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• 2011

본 논문에서는 개선된 FCM 알고리즘을 적용하여 통계청에서 제공하는 한국 표준 질병 사인 분류표(K.C.D)를 기초로 질병을 분류한 후, 질병을 도출하고 애매한 증상의 차이의 정도를 퍼지 추론기법을 사용하여 정확한 질병 상세를 도출할 수 있는 한방 질병 분류 시스템을 제시한다. 기존의 FCM 알고리즘은 입력 벡터들과 각 군집 중심과의 거리를 이용하여 측정된 유사도에 기초한 목적 함수의 최적화 방식을 사용한다. 하지만 측정된 패턴과 군집 공간상의 패턴들의 분포에 따라 바람직하지 못한 군집화 결과를 보일 수 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 군집들의 대칭성 측도에 퍼지 이론을 적용하여 기존의 FCM 알고리즘으로 군집화 한 결과를 재 군집화 하여 군집화의 정확성을 개선시킨 후, 증상의 차이를 구분하기 위해서 애매한 증상의 정도를 퍼지 추론 방법을 적용하여 정확한 질병 상세를 도출할 수 있는 방법을 제시한다. 본 논문에서는 개선된 FCM 알고리즘을 적용하여 질병을 분류한 후, 퍼지 제어 기법으로 질병을 추출함으로써 기존의 한방 자가진단 시스템 보다 정확하게 질병을 도출한 것을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.34 no.2
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• pp.85-100
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• 2024

Objectives This study aims to analyze clinical studies on subacromial-subdeltoid (SA-SD) bursitis and propose future directions for clinical research on SA-SD bursitis. Methods We searched eight databases to investigate research trends in Korean medicine treatments for SA-SD bursitis up to November 2023. A total of thirty-one studies were included in this analysis. Results Among the included studies, there were six case reports from Korea, fifteen case reports, and ten randomized controlled trials from abroad. Various interventions were uesd, including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, manual therapy, electro-acupuncture, cupping, physiotherapy, acupotomy, warm-acupuncture, herbal medicine, and moxibustion. The evaluation tools used in these studies included the total effective rate, visual analogue scale, range of motion, and numeral rating scale. Conclusions This study provides an overview of the research trends in Korean medicine treatments for SA-SD bursitis. However, given the low quality and small sample sizes of the studies, the evidence supporting effect of Korean medicine treatments for SA-SD bursitis was insufficient. Further clinical trials and systematic reviews are required.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.197-204
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• 2009

Purpose: Obesity is the major risk factor of the heart disease and the metabolic disease. And many obese women have dysfunction of the endocrine system. There are many reports about oriental obesity treatment program. In clinics, the electroacupuncture with exercise is believed more effective. But the difference of weight loss as exercise and women was not studied. Methods: The subjects were 75 young women who visited Kangnam Kyunghee hospital for obesity management from March 2006 to July 2008. Six treatments had performed, the weight loss checked at every treatment. 52 women treated by oriental obesity treatment with exercise, 23 women treated therapy without exercise. As the exercise and the age, the weight loss was compared. Results: The weight loss of electroacupuncture with exercise was higher than that of electroacupuncture without exercise, but was not significant. The weight loss of perimenopausal women was significantly low. Conclusion: The comparison of electroacupuncture with exercise and electroacupuncture without exercise was not significantly different. The weight loss of the older women would be less than the weight loss of the younger.

• Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.195-204
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study is to report the effects of Korean medicine treatments including Chuna manual therapy, pharmacopuncture and acupuncture for two patients who have pain in hip joint diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Methods The treatment effect was evaluated with a numeric rating scale (NRS), range of motion (ROM), physical examination (Patrick test), and score of Harris hip score (HHS). Results After treatment, symptoms of the two patients such as hip joint pain and gait dysfunction were improved. The NRS decreased from 8 (right [Rt.]), 7 (left [Lt.]) to 4 (Rt.), 3 (Lt.) in case 1 and from 9 to 2 in case 2. Also the patients showed improvement in ROM and score of HHS increased from 55.5 to 88.5 in case 1 and from 63.5 to 85.5 in case 2. In addition, positive Patrick test improved to negative. Conclusions Korean medicine treatments including Chuna manual therapy, pharmacopuncture and acupuncture can be effective in relieving pain and recovering the fucnction of hip joint associated with avascular necrosis of the femoral head, even when surgery is recommended. Although further study such as controlled studies is needed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Health Policy and Administration Conference
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• 2005.12a
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• pp.361-362
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• 2005