• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.127-137
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• 2008

Objectives : These days, herbal acupuncture therapy is widely applied to many diseases and symptoms by Korean medical doctors in Korea. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effect of Carthami-Semen herbal acupuncture(CSHA) on chronic constipation. Methods : This single-blind placebo-controlled randomized parellel study enrolled 24 adults with chronic constipation. After one week's run-in period, they were randomly assigned to receive CSHA therapy, or placebo therapy for 4 weeks by 2 times per week. After completing 4 week's therapy, 2 week's follow-up period was continued. During study, defecation frequency, consistency and ease of evacuation were checked before study, every week and follow-up periods. Also, the VAS of constipation, quality of life(QoL) and heart rate variability(HRV : low frequency, high frequency) were checked 3 times totally. Finally, 21 subjects completed the protocol and 20 subjects were analyzed.(1 subject is excluded for analysis because of not following the protocol.) Results : In CSHA group, defecation frequency(continued after 1 week), consistency and ease of evacuation(at 1 week after and follow-up) were increased significantly. The VAS of constipation in CSHA group was significantly decreased. There was no significant change at QoL and HRV. Conclusions : CSHA therapy was effective in treating adults with chronic constipation. Study that have larger case number and longer follow up will be needed in the future.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.99-105
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• 2005

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to analyze the functional and clinical improvement effect on temporomandibular disorder by additional Hominis Placenta and bee venom herbal acupuncture treatment. Methods : A patient was treated with Hominis Placenta, bee venom herbal acupuncture, simple acupuncture, chiropractic therapy, and herbal medicine. We evaluated the improvement by visual analogue scale(VAS) score, mouth opening range, and X-ray image. Results : The VAS score was significantly decreased and mouth opening range was increased after treatment. X-ray image showed improved change after treatments. Conclusions : We think Hominis Placenta and bee venom herbal acupuncture treatment mainly contributed to the improvement of temporomandibular disorders. Further study is needed for the confirmation of this effect of on temporomandibular disorders.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2018

Objectives : This study is designed to investigate the effects of Korean medical therapy on 2 Alopecia areata. Methods : This is a case report on 2 patients who has been suffering from alopecia areata. To reduce their symptoms, we provided with internal herbal medicine 2 times a day, acupuncture therapy and Hwangryunhaedok-tang herbal-acupuncture therapy for three or four months. Results : After series of treatments, the symptoms of Alopecia areata were remarkably improved. Conclusions : This study shows us that Korean medical treatment effects on Alopecia areata.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.23-37
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• 2001

Objective: The purpose of this study is to develop and activate anti-tumor herbal acupuncture for cancer patients in South Korea. Methods: We investigated some literatures on anti-tumor herbal acupuncture which is used in South Korea and China, and made diagrams. Results: The results are summarized as follows. Anti-tumor herbal acupuncture is one of the traditional oriental medical method which is effective for cancer patients. In domestic studies, most of herb materials are belong to action of cooling&detoxification(25.0%) and strengthening body resistance(46.4%) which are proved to have effects of anti-tumor, immune activation and preventing tumor. In China, point injection therapy are used for improving symptoms of cancer patients and hea1ing tumor. Also herbal intravenous injection is used for combination of chinese traditional and western cancer therapy and treating cancer patients variously. Conclusions: From the above results. it is expected that anti-tumor herbal acupuncture is useful to improve clinical symptoms and quality of life(QOL) of cancer patients. Also we must develop new progressive methods of point injection and herbal intravenous injection for treating cancer patients, and advance clinical studies and trials.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.121-126
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• 2004

Objective : The study has been performed to evaluate the effect of treatment for pain control of Plantar faciitis patients by using Deer antlar Herbal Acupuncture. Methods : This clinical study was carried out 3 cases with gout, who had been admitted from March, 2004 to Aug, 2004, in the department of acupunture and moxibustion, Dongguk University Oriental Medical Hospital. We treated the patients who were diagnosed as clinical manifestation. Results : There was remarkable improvement in condition of the patient treated by Herbal Acupuncture. Conclusions : There were reports about Herbal Acupuncture Treatment of Pantient with Plantar faciitis. It is very effective to reduce the pain and shortening the period of therapy.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.274-278
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• 2004

The prostatitis is characterized as relatively incurable, chronic and recurrent illness. Because of this property, we have a difficulty in treating this illness. The purpose of this study is evaluating the efficiency of herb medicine, acupuncture, and herbal acupuncture therapy to the prostatitis. A clinical observation was made on two patients with chronic prostatitis who had perineal pain, pubic pain, testicular pain, painful urination, frequency and dysuria. They were treated with herb medicine, acupuncture, and herbal acupuncture therapy for four weeks and symptoms were considerably decreased. This result suggests that oriental medical therapy is useful enough to treat the prostatic diseases. Therefore the further study of the approach and application of this treatment on prostatitis would be necessary.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2012

Objectives : Polyarteritis nodosa is a progressive disease of connective tissue that is characterized by nodules along arteries; nodules may block the artery and result in inadequate circulation to the particular area. This report is intended to estimate the efficacy using oriental complex treatment on a patient with Polyarteritis nodosa. Materials and Methods : From 19th March, 2012 to 12th May, 2012, One male inpatient diagnosed with polyarteritis nodosa was treated with general oriental medicine therapy : needle-embedding therapy ; acupuncture ; pharmacopuncture ; acupotomy therapy and herbal medication. VAS(visual analogue scale) was used for evaluation of both leg pain. Other subjective symptoms including night sweat, tinnitus, upper heat were evaluated by percentage comparing the symtoms before and after treatment. Results : The patient showed a certain degree of improvement in both leg pain and other subjective symtoms. Conclusions : Oriental treatments such as needle-Embedding therapy, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, pharmacopuncture therapy, acupotomy therapy and herbal medication can be effective for controlling pain and other accompanied symtoms due to polyarteritis nodosa.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2004

Objective : This study was designed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect of Scolopendrid Herbal-Acupuncture. Methods : Scolopendrid Herbal-Acupuncture was administered one time on everyday and A-shi points were selected. Except Scolopendrid Herbal-Acupuncture administration, other therapies(conventional body acupuncture, physical therapy and so on) were not performed at all. We evaluated the patient through Visual Analogue Scale(VAS) and Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI). Results : After 2 or 3 times of treatment, the patient showed that clinical symptoms and VAS were lessened and there was a change of temperature in DITI. Conclusions : According to the results, Scolopendrid Herbal-Acupuncture may have anti-inflammatory effects. But further studies are required to prove the exact effect.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.77-84
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• 2003

저자는 황련해독탕약침(黃連解毒湯藥鍼)을 응용한 만성결막염(慢性結膜炎) 또는 안구건조증(眼球乾燥症)이라 추정되는 환자(患者) 1례(例)에 대한 임상적 고찰을 통한 결과 다음과 같이 요약(要約)할 수 있다. 1. 만성결막염(慢性結膜炎과 안구건조증(眼球乾燥症)은 한의학적(韓醫學的)으로 '백삽'과 매우 유사하며, 충혈, 소양감, 이물감, 통증, 눈꼽등의 증상을 주소로 하여 악화와 호전을 반복하며 대개 만성의 경과를 보이는 질환이다. 2. 안과 질환은 대부분 화열(火熱)로 인한 것 장부(臟腑)로는 심(心)과 간(肝)이 밀접한 관련이 있다. 3. 본 증례에서도 열(熱)로 인한 것으로 판단하여 황련해독탕(黃連解毒湯) 약침 요법을 심유(心?) 간유혈(肝?穴)에 시술하고 안구(眼球)에 약침액을 점안하여 충혈, 이물감, 껄껄한 느낌, 통증에 있어 현저한 증상의 호전이 있었다. 4. 본 증례(症例)에서 약물치료나 다른 요법을 사용 하지 않고, 황련해독탕(黃連解毒湯) 약침 요법과 약침액의 점안만으로 치료한 결과 유의한 효과를 거둘 수 있었다.

• 대한의료기공학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.19-35
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• 2013

Objective : The purpose of this case is to report the improvement of a patient with acute paralytic ileus with past history of mild depressive episode after acupuncture therapy and herbal medicine. Methods : We treated the patient, who had acute abdominal pain and were diagnosed as paralytic ileus, with acupuncture, herbal medicine and manipulation therapy. We observed changes of chief symptoms and abdominal states. Results : We treated the patient who had severe abdominal pain, constipation and anorexia caused by acute paralytic ileus. For about one month of the treatment, we had the improvement of the symptoms. Conclusions : This study suggests that Conservative korean medical treatment might be useful for abdominal pain caused by acute paralytic ileus, and make a patient feel psychological stability.