• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.63-84
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• 1997

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.97-105
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• 1991

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.83-92
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• 2011

Objectives : This study was carried out to moniter microbial flora on freeze-dried herbal powder and identify isolated bacteria. Methods : We measured the total number of bacteria and fungi in 29 herbal powder which had made according to the guideline of KFDA. For the identification, we observed microscopic properties and carried out polymerase chain reaction(PCR). The purified DNA was analyzed by DNA sequencer. Results : Among the 29 herbal powders, the fungi were detected only one sample as unacceptable range of total aerobic bacteria. Isolated bacteria were identified as Bacillus cereus, B. subtilis, B. megaterium, B. licheniformis, Erwinia tasmaniensis, E. amylovora, and Pantoea agglomerans by 16S rDNA analysis. E. tasmaniensis was observed 20 herbal samples. Conclusions : According to above results, further studies for the effective sterilization of low herbal materials should be needed.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.23 no.2
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• pp.209-224
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• 2015

Objective : The main purpose of this study is to find a reasonable solutions for utilization of herbal formulas based on the medical classics. Methods : We used official Ten 'Selected Korean Medical Classics(SKMC)'. For input of formulas from SKMC, we had to select proper editions of them. After consultations with experts of 'The Korean Medicine Society for the Herbal Formula Study' and 'Korean Society of Medical History', we chose the proper editions of SKMC, and according to those books, we built formulas database using microsoft office excel sheets, respectively. Results : After whole input procedures, we requested several experts to inspect the results and also, to correct errors in them. Input categories were name of formula, name of classic, classification, original source, composition herb, weight, unit of weight, weight conversion index, converted weight, basic formula, indications, reason for modification, preparing method, taking method and contraindications. Final number of whole formulas in DB was 32,882. Conclusions : We used SKMC and built database using excel program. Through this procedure, we can provide a developmental ways to make a foundation for herbal formulas from the medical classics, so that we can make herbal formulas be standardized or industrialized more efficiently.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.1-10
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• 2011

Objectives : Since its enactment in 1987, the 56 standard prescriptions covered by insurance have remained unchanged from its original version. In this study, we tried to discover most frequently used herbal combinations by analyzing prescriptions used in actual clinical settings. Methods : We have built Structured Query Language to analyze herbal combination and progressed this analysis through analyzing the frequencies of medicinal herb combinations in medical prescription slips. Results : We have found out that traditional Korean medical doctors use about 13 herbs in a prescriptions and usually use 253 kinds of herb. And We have found out the most frequently used herbal combination. Conclusions : In this study, We can suggest new method to decide what do we need on insurance prescriptions.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.77-89
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• 2015

Objectives : This Study aims to extract the actual prescriptions used frequently in the clinical settings and the frequently used prescription list of textbook on herbal formulae by comparing the prescriptions recorded in the textbook on herbal formulae, and to examine the range of the efficacies of the corresponding prescription on the basis of the records of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Methods : By making comparison of the herb weight ratios of the prescriptions recorded in the textbook on herbal formulae with those recorded in EMR, the frequency is measured on the basis of the textbook on herbal formulae prescription and the frequency indication is computed for the clinical prescriptions with lower level of differences. Results & Conclusions : On the basis of the details of the clinical prescriptions used at the P Hospital, Yugmijihwang-tang, Samlyeongbaegchul-san, Jugyeobseoggo-tang, Maegmundong-tang, Olyeong-san and Baegho-tang, among the similar prescriptions for which the title prescriptions of the textbook on herbal formulae and the herbal composition coincide by more than 80%, are not included in the list of prescriptions covered under the national health insurance system even though they are frequently used prescriptions.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.47-64
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• 2014

Objectives : Bi-jeung is a traditional oriental medical name. Bi-jeung is similar to rheumatoid arthritis(RA). This study was investigated to get the practical use of Bi-jeung prescriptions in Byunjeungrok. Methods: Original records related Bi-jeung in Byunjeungrok are interpreted and contemplated. Results: Bi-jeung prescriptions in Byunjeungrok are put stress on Byunjeung in conformity with entrails good energy enforcing as well as evil energy eliminating removing damp-evil among wind-evil cold-evil and damp-evil showing concrete prognosis. Conclusions: This study indicates that Bi-jeung prescriptions in Byunjeungrok have an influences for RA. It may also suggest that Bi-jeung prescriptions may expand therapy field for treatment of RA. and its complications.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.29-38
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to infer the prescription effectiveness that have not been recorded in the existing effectiveness and to find out how to classify. Methods : The herbal compositions of bang-yaghabpyeon, the herbal textbooks and contents related to the prescription textbooks' effectiveness were entered into the database using the 'Access 2014 of the MS'. The effectiveness are inferred using query sentences. Results : The prescription effectiveness in the bang-yaghabpyeon were inferred using the herbal classification, herbal effectiveness and herbal effectiveness inferred from prescription textbooks. Conclusions : Each information of herbal effectiveness strength was extracted using the prescription textbooks' effectiveness information. These results were efficient to infer and classify bang-yaghabpyeon prescription effectiveness.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.119-126
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• 2007

Objectives: This study presents observation of microorganism such as total aerobic bacteria, total fungus, E. coli, Pseudonomas aerugjnosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella typhimurium in herbal decoction manufactured by Korean medical clinic. Methods: We examined to observe microorganism using the requirements for the experimental methods recommended by FDA. For the identification, we observed microscopic methods and carried out polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA purification. The purified DNA samples were analyzed by DNA sequencer. As compared with NCBI database. the results were identified by sequences similarity. Results and conclusion: 26 (55%) of 46 decoctions observed positive for microbial test. 12 (46 %) of 26 positive decoctions exceed requirement of microbial limit test. These microbial colony identified genus of Bacillus using microscopic and DNA sequencing methods.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.381-389
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• 2018

Objective : The purpose of this case report is to offer an unprecedented target for Gyejigabuja-tang by analyzing a case in which the symptoms were improved by the herbal decoction therapy, and to accumulate a fundamental knowledge in herbal medicine therapy for urinary incontinence. Method : We studied a patient's chart with the patient's consent and displayed patient's timeline and adherence in a figure according to the CARE guideline. The progress of urination symptoms were assessed with the frequency of urination and how long the patient can stand urine. The accompanied lower limb pain was estimated with Numerical Rating Scale(NRS) Results : The patient's adherence was good during the medication period and symptoms related with urination and accompanied lower limb pain were improved with no specific side effects. NRS of the lower limb pain decreased from 7 to 2, the frequency of urination also improved from over 10 times to 6~8 times per day, and the patient can stand urine from less than 1 second to 2~3 minutes. Conclusions : Gyejigabuja-tang was effective for an urinary incontinence patient which corresponds to the provision No.20 in Shanghanlun.