• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.104-111
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• 2002

In order to study effects of ${\ulcorner}Palmi-Whan{\lrcorner}$ on the growth of rats, we divided the experimental rats into two groups(control&sample groups) and peformed the experimental study, Sample group was administered the extract of ${\ulcorner}Palmi-Whan{\lrcorner}$ 1.6ml／100g for 4 weeks, and control group was administered equal dose of normal saline. We measured the body weight, the length of femur and tibia, the level of serum growth hormone. The results are summarized as follows: 1. The body weight was significantly changed compared with control group(p<0.05). 2. The lengths of femur and tibia in the sample group was longer than that of control group, but it was not statistically significant. 3. The level of serum growth hormone in the sample group increased compared with control group, but it was not statistically significant.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.121-132
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• 2024

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment on postmenopausal woman with overactive bladder. Methods: The patient with overactive bladder was treated with Korean medicine treatment including herbal medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion during 5 days of hospitalization. The effect of treatment on overactive bladder was evaluated through the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and questionnaires. Results: After the treatment, the overactive bladder symptoms of urinary frequency, urinary urgency and nocturia were improved. This was proven through subjective symptoms complained of by patients and objective measures such as questionnaires. Conclusions: This case report proved that the Korean medicine treatment may be effective for improving overactive bladder. However, further clinical studies with large number of subjects are needed to prove the effectiveness of Korean medicine treatment for overactive bladder.