• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.77-85
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• 2009

Objectives : The lower sea points of the six bowels is one of the most useful acupuncture prescription in the treatment for diseases related with six organs. There have been many studies on the effects of each acupoint, but it is difficult to find a systemic review about the whole of it. The purpose of this study is to review the lower sea points of the six bowels and investigate the background of the induction of that. Materials and Methods : 1. The authors performed systemic review about the lower sea points of the six bowels using related-literatures such as Neijing and Nanjing. 2. We investigated the background of the induction and the necessity through the meaning of the character Hop (合). We thought the clinical usefulness of that. Results and Conclusions : The lower sea points of the six bowels had been made for the supplement of the sea point of the five transport points and it might be possible to substitute the sea point of the five transport points with the lower sea points of the six bowels owing to the clinical usefulness of the lower sea points of the six bowels.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.221-225
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report clinical effects of korean medical treatment based on Bal Mong Ja on a patient with sudden sensory hearing loss. Methods : In this study, we used acupuncture based on Bal Mong Ja on a patient with sudden sensory hearing loss. We also carried out treatments like herbal medication and moxibustion therapy etc. The progress of symptoms were evaluated by THI(Tinnitus Handicap Index), DHI(Dizziness Handicap Inventory), VAS(Visual Analogue Scale) once a week. Results : After 7 weeks, there were significant improvements of auditory acuity and THI, DHI, VAS. Conclusions : Acupuncture based on Bal Mong Ja is effective for relieving symptoms of sudden sensory hearing loss with tinnitus and dizziness.