• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2018

Objectives : 'Geumnaeng method'' is a well-known folk remedy, but It has not been studied in academia. This study was conducted to review the chinese published articles on Geumnaeg method (Jinleng method) of Chinese traditional medicine. Methods : The author searched Chinese published papers from 2000 to 2018 via CNKI(China National Knowledge Infrastructure) database by using keyword 'Jinleng', 'Jinleng method', and analyzed the papers covered Jinleng method health preservation, and classified them including periods, type of study, target symptoms, and comparison between countries. Results : 17 studies were reviewed. The study of Jinleng method in China began in 2005. 8 articles (47.1%) were review articles, 4 articles (23.5%) of the case report and case series, and 5 articles (29.4%) were clinical studies. Clinical studies have increased since 2008. Most of the studies related to genital disorders and sexual function were mainly performed. There were differences between Japan, Korea and China in Jinleng method. Conclusions : Various disease and symptoms was researched with Jinleng method in China. Research in China is more active than other country. We need to increase the level of evidence of Jinleng method's effectiveness through additional studies in the future.