• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.270-277
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• 2024

Objectives: This study identified the effects of Korean medicine treatment on a patient with alcohol-associated cirrhosis. Methods: A 50-year-old male with alcohol-associated cirrhosis was treated with Cheongganhaeju-tang from 10 November 2023 to 18 January 2024 to reduce fatigue, dyspepsia, anorexia, and weight loss and to improve laboratory findings, such as liver enzymes. We observed changes in the patient's symptoms and laboratory findings during a treatment period of approximately 2 months. Results: With Cheongganhaeju-tang treatment, serum levels of liver enzymes remained stable, clinical symptoms improved, and alcohol cravings decreased. Conclusion: This case points to Cheongganhaeju-tang as a therapeutic option to manage alcohol-associated cirrhosis.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.64-72
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• 2012

Objectives: This case report is presented to introduce the effectiveness of herbal decoction on patients with alcoholic liver disease. Methods: We closely observed two patients who were admitted in the Department of Internal Medicine Department 1 of Kyung Hee Oriental Medicine Hospital due to alcoholic liver disease. We gave herbal decoction to these patients and then analyzed the changes in their general conditions as well as blood test results. Results and Conclusions: The treatments with herbal decoctions Cheongganhaeju-tang and Injincheonggan-tang were helpful for ALD patients. Conclusions: To provide more qualified medical service in the TKMH, they will be required to increase the proportion of non medical doctor employees, like Western medicine counterparts.