• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.186-199
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• 2001

Objectives : Sa-am Acupucture(舍岩鍼法), Taeguk Acupucture(太極鍼法), and 8 Constitution-Acupuncture(八體質鍼法) are largely used acupuncture therapies which utilize Yin and Yang, The Five Elements, Interpromoting and Counteracting Relation(相生 相克 關係). We are here to compare and study each acupuncture methods in order to understand their fundamental principle and theory. Conclusion : 1. When prescribing Herb to patients, we can use the Differentiation of Syndromes method(辨證論治). As there is Constitutional Medicine prescription(四象醫學處方) using constitutional Large & Small Relation of Jang and Bu organs(臟腑大小 關係), in acupuncture treatment we can use the Differentiation of Syndromes method of Sa-am acupucture, applying constitutional Large & Small feature of Jang and Bu organs(臟腑大小) in Taeguk Acupucture and 8 Constitution Acupuncture we can derive a suitable prescriptions. 2. Taeguk Acupucture and 8 Constitution Acupuncture is an acupunture method created upon the constitutional theory. Taeguk Acupucture lacks a theory and has problems with its practical use. 8 Constitution-Acupuncture has a theory, thus it can give us the chance to make derived diverse prescriptions for each diseases. 3. Sa-am Acupucture uses exclusively Manual technique(手技法), breathing Posa method(呼吸補瀉法), YoungSu Posa method(迎隨補瀉法) and also retaining method(留鍼法). Taeguk Acupunctune is directed related with WonBang Posa method(圓方補瀉法), twirling method(撚鍼法) and uses retaining method. 8 Constitution-Acupuncture works only with YoungSu Posa method and also One-insertion method(單刺法). 4. If we apply The Five Elements of five Su points and Interpromoting and Counteracting Relation(相生 相克 關係), we can control discords between Jang and Bu organs. Sa-am Acupucture, Taeguk Acupture and 8 Constitution Acupuncture which use five Su points can make better results in Jang and Bu organs disease. 5. Sa-am Acupunture needs diverse applications of Organ picture theory(臟象論), Pathogenesis theory(病機學說) and an proper prescription studies by Differentiation of Syndromes(辨證). Taeguk Acupuncture and 8 Constitution Acupuncture has a organized prescription methods by constitutional Large & Small relation of Jang and Bu organs(臟腑大小), thus we need to focus on objectification in constitutional differentiation.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.13-20
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• 2005

Objectives : This study is performed for the purpose of examining into the efficacy of the scolopendrid herbal acupucture which has been used among the Korean people for the Carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods : 40 carpal tunnel syndrome patients who visited Won-kwang University Hospital during the period from January 1998 to December 2004 were analysed for clinical manifestations. After we divided patients into two classes at random, we treated them with scolopendrid herbal acupucture or not. Treatment efficiency was monitored through VAS(Visual Analog Scale) and clinical symptom. Conclusion : We brought to the conclusion that the scolopendrid herbal acupucture has possibility to be efficient to cure the carpal tunnel syndrome patients. So we suggest the possibility to use this new remedy for the carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.24 no.4
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• pp.25-33
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• 2007

Objective : The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of near acupuncture point needling and remote acupuncture point needling on treating ankle sprain of acute stage. Methods : From March 1st, 2007 to May 30th, 2007, the 50 patients who had visited Iksan oriental medical hospital, Wonkwang university with acute ankle sprain were divided into 2 groups ; one group took near acupunture point needling, and the other group took remote acupunture point needling. Both group had been treated with the same additional rest, ice, compression and elevation(RICE) therapy. To evaluating the efficiency of each treatment, Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and Ankle-Hindfoot Scale(AHS) were applied before 1st treatment and after 3rd treatment. Results : As a result of evaluation by using AHS, the score change comparison between the two groups had no significance after the treatment. As a result of evaluation by using VAS, treatment score of remote acupucture point needling was marked lower than score of near acupucture point needling. Conclusion : Remote acupucture point needling is more effective than near acupucture point needling in controlling the pain of acute ankle sprain.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.139-148
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• 2014

Objectives : The aim of this study was to review the effect of herbal medicine on hair growth in animal models reported in Korean domestic journals. Methods : Korean core databases were searched with terms alopecia and hair, and animal study reports on hair growth with herbal medicine were reviewed. Animal model, intervention, and hair growth measure data were extracted. Results : A total of 28 reports were reviewed. C57BL/6 mice with depilation was the most frequent animal models used. Polygoni multiflori radix, Cnidii rhizoma and Biotae Folium were frequently used herbal medicine. Positive effects were reported. Conclusions : Herbal medicines may be promising resource for pharmacopuncture materials for positive effects on hair growth.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.281-287
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• 2006

Objective : This study was designed to evaluate the effects of oriental medicine therapy on Vocal cord paralysis with Ramsay Hunt syn. Methods & Result : The clinical data was analyzed on a patient with Vocal cord paralysis with Ramsay Hunt syn. whose main symptoms were right facial palsy, auricle pain, dysphagia and hoarseness. The patient was treated by the acupucture and Herb-medicine.. As the result, symptoms are improved. Conclusion : This result suggest that the acupucture and Herb-medicine. was effective treatment of Vocal cord paralysis. So futher research is needed continuously.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.217-225
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• 2007

Objectives: This sutdy aims to research the trend of the studies related with acupuncture treatment of asthma. Methods: We searched the electronic database and reviewed ReT studies comparing the effect of sham and real acupuncture published after 2000 Results: We selected eight articles. Effectiveness of asthma acupuncture treatment was generally insufficient. Three articles reported acupuncture to be effective in subjective symptoms and quality of life. Other three articles reported that acupucture treatment was moderately effective but, insignificant compared to sham acupuncture treatment. Some articles reported that acupucture treatment was significant in the decrease of drug dosage and immunologic regulation. Conclusion : For the study on acupuncture treatments in asthma, it is necessary that we conduct research on the various natures of acupuncture. More clinical data would be needed to prove the effects of acupuncture treatment in asthma.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.14 no.1
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• pp.187-200
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• 2005

1. The causes of Tong Bi(痛痺) are divided into external cause(wind, cold, dampness) and internal cause(deficiency yang-excess yin, excess cold). but mostly two causes are combined. 2. Chronic Tong Bi can be turn into bone, kidney, zang organs disease and Hak Sul Pung(鶴膝風). 3. The symptoms are severe arthralgia, limit of ROM, localized coldness and edema, white coated tonge fur, wiry and knotted pulse. 4. The principles of medicinal treatment are mainly eliminating the cold and inducing the wind, removing the dampness. 5. The principle of acupucture and moxibustion treatment is mainly eliminating the cold(iron skin treatment, moxibustion, warming acupucture).

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.31 no.4
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• pp.234-239
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• 2014

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report that acupuncture of Damjeonggyeok(tonifying GB in Sa-Am acupucture) can be effective on chronic insomnia. Methods : The patients were treated with Sa-Am acupucture(Damjeonggyeok) added with HT8 and KI6, once a week. Treatments were performed for 20 minutes. The effectiveness was evaluated using total sleep hours and subjective sleep quality based on the Insomnia Severity Index. Result and Conclusions : In all patients, the sleep quality evaluated with the Insomnia Severity Index has shown amelioration and sleeping time was increased. Also, they quit the insomnia pills. Acupuncture at Damjeonggyeok added with HT8 and KI6 seems to be able to one of useful therapies for the sleep disorder in chronic insomnia.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.177-191
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• 2000

In order to investigate the effect of the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu($BL_{23}$) and Taejo($BL_{11}$) loci on the estrogen-deficiency osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy in rats, serum osteocalcin estradiol progesterone follicular stimulating hormone(FSH) calcium(Ca) and phosphorous(P) levels were monitored. The results were as follows : 1. Serum osteocalcin levels were significantly (p<0.01, p<0.05) increased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. 2. Serum estradiol levels were increased In the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group, but Taejo group did not show significant value. 3. Serum progesterone levels were significantly(p<0.01) increased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. 4. Serum FSH levels were significantly(p<0.01, p<0.05) decreased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. 5. Serum Ca levels were significantly(p<0.01) increased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu group compared with control group, but Taejo group did not show significant value. 6. Serum P levels were significantly(p<0.01, p<0.05) decreased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. According to these results, the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo loci have favorable effect on treatment and prevention of osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy in rats.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.81-91
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• 2000

Through the research, I have found out that "Chim Gu Jib Sung" is deeply infulenced by "Dong Eui Bo Gam", experienced acupuncture diagnosis literature of Chosun era. Also mistakenly recroded statements about "Chim Gu Jib Sung" in all sorts of acupuncture literature nowadays should be corrected.