• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.391-400
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• 2004

Tremor is a rhythmic and involuntary muscular contraction characterized by oscillations of a part of the body. Tremor is a symptom of many disorders, including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, orthostatic tremor, cerebellar disease, peripheral neuropathy and alcohol withdrawal. The appropriate treatment of tremor depends on accurate diagnosis of it's cause. Some tremors respond to treatment of underlying conditions. Senile tremor and Parkinson's tremor are more common in aged people. Yanghyulgupung-tang is effective herbal medication in blood deficiency-type senile tremor. Four cases of senile tremor and Parkinson's tremor are reported. All four patient were treated with Yanghyulgupungtang-gamibang and improvement was seen in all four.