• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.167-172
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• 2020

Background: This study aimed to assess the toxicity of capsaicin (CP) pharmacopunture in an animal model. Methods: The toxicity of a single-muscular dose of CP (45.45 mg/mL) was evaluated in 6-week-old male and female Sprague-Dawley rats. A total of 20 rats were assigned to 2 groups which were sex and weight matched. All rats acclimatized for 1 week before receiving 1.0 mL of CP (45.45 mg/mL) or normal saline solution (control) intramuscularly. The general condition and mortality of the animals were observed. The rats were sacrificed 2 weeks after CP was administered and histopathology was performed. Results: No abnormal symptoms or deaths were observed, and there was no difference in body weights between the CP and control groups throughout the study. No significant differences in histopathology were observed between the groups. Conclusion: No toxicological changes related to the administration of CP were observed. This study indicated that the safe dose of CP in Sprague-Dawley rats was 1.0 mL of CP (45.45 mg/mL) or less. Further studies are needed to confirm the safety of CP in the human body.

• The Journal of Pediatrics of Korean Medicine
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.137-148
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• 2003

Objective : Oriental medical treatment may be possible or effective in patients with facial palsy and hearing disturbance caused by traumatic disorder Methods : The authors observed objectively improvement state of patient that treated by acupuncture, herbal medicine Results : 1. A Facial nerve travel long and narrow bone canal in temporal bone. so slow progressive palsy is caused by nerve swelling and impedimental blood circulation in bone canal, if bruise happens. 2. A patient with traumatic facial palsy, acupuncture, herbal medicine(Igigeopung-tang, Boicyangwitang etc.), electro acupuncture are effective to improving symptoms. 3. Despite acupuncture treatment is taken, hearing disturbance is not improved. 4. In general, everyone consider surgical operation first of all, in the case of having traumatic facial palsy. Though this case, the author are thought that can attempt access of Oriental medical treatment without doing surgical operation.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.149-153
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• 2004

This report present on a case of common peroneal nerve palsy effectively treated with oriental medical therapy. Common peroneal nerve palsy caused by compression of nerve, general illness(diabetes mellitus) etc. It occur foot drop, disorder of ankle dorsi-flexor and eversion, disorder of foot sensory. If nerve palsy is progressed, muscle atropy is occurred. This patient fall foot drop before two month ago without reason. He is diagnosed as peroneal nerve palsy by brain MRI, EMG and doctor's physical examination. This patient effectively treated by oriental medical therapy. Oriental medical therapy is herb medicine(kamisamul-tang), acupuncture(S36, S38, S40, S41, G34, G39, G40, G41, LIV3, LIV4, K3, B60), Electro-acupuncture, bee venom acupuncture, moxibustion, electro physical therapy(EST, SSP). Time of therapy is two months and sequela is nothing.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.70-83
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• 2001

Objective : In order to investigate symptoms prevalence related to visual display terminal(VDT) syndrome, and to evaluate the variables affecting the development of the VDT syndrome. Methods : a questionnaire survey was conducted on 127(81 men and 46 women) VDT operators who had been studied in Soongsil University graduated school in Seoul. Result : As a result of analysis with data collected by questionnaire, l. Variables affecting the level of general symptoms were sex, the total time of VDT operation per day, type of typewriting, location of keyboard, illumination, VDT working duration, the time of VDT operation without rest. 2. Variables affecting the level of eye symptoms were sex, the total time of VDT operation per day, type of typewriting, VDT working duration, illumination, method of eye-resting. 3. Variables affecting the level of musculoskeletal symptoms were sex, the total time of VDT operation per day, the time of VDT operation without rest, illumination. Conculsions : In order to protect workers from VDT syndrome, it is urgently required to implement standard management recommendations including restriction of VDT working hours and allowance of more sufficient resting time for VDT workers.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.29 no.2
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• pp.1-11
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• 2016

Objective : The purpose of this study is to analyze research trends on the cost-effectiveness in acupuncture for patients with allergic rhinitis. Methods : The literature and research in allergic rhinitis was searched in electronic databases, such as National Health Service Economic Evaluation Database(NHS EED) and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(CDSR). The general characteristics and the results of each economic analysis such as incremental cost-effectiveness ratios(ICERs) were extracted. Results : In total, thirty seven studies were searched, and two studies were analyzed. They were cost-utility analysis(CUA)s that measured quality-adjusted life years(QALYs). One study showed that the ICER was €22,798 per QALY and was robust in sensitivity analysis. Another showed that the ICER was between €31,241 and €118,889 from society's perspective and between €20,807 and €74,585 from a third-party payer's perspective. Conclusions : Any generalization of these results needs to be made with caution given the specific effects of acupuncture and the difference of cost data in the various countries. Further studies are needed on this topic in order to demonstrate the cost-effectiveness clearly.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.35-48
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• 2023

Objectives : In this paper, the characteristics and significance of Chimgyeongyogyeol (=Chimguyogyeol) were analyzed. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to examine which books were based on the origin of the medical knowledge enjoyed by Ryu, Seongryong at the time. Methods : The bibliography of each transmitted version of Chimgyeongyogyeol is considered, then the items are compared, and finally, the citations of the relevant contents are examined. Cited literature was analyzed by item, and sources were identified where the contents were cited. Results : 1. Chimgyeongyogyeol was published three times. 2. At present, it is not known which tradition text is the oldest. The transmission relationship between several transmission versions is not clear. 3. Chimgyeongyogyeol was written with reference to various other medical books, centered on Uihagibmun. 4. There is no information about 'Choose a day to perform acupuncture' and 'Zaoyuju acupuncture', which were widely popular in Joseon at the time. This reflects the purpose of writing to convey medical knowledge to the general public. Conclusions : Chimgyeongyogyeol was an acupuncture book written for the purpose of conveying medical knowledge to the common people by reflecting the latest medical achievements in China. Through this, the knowledge of acupuncture enjoyed by the author and what he aimed for through it were confirmed. However, it was impossible to completely compose the system of the first draft only with the extant version.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.180-191
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• 2002

Objective : This study was performed to evaluate the effect of oriental medical treatment in whiplash injury patients which caused by traffic accident. Methods : The clinical study was carried out 37 cases of whiplash injury patients which had been admitted in Daejon university Cheon-an oriental hospital from June, 2001 to December, 2001. Results : l. In the distribution of sex distinction was female much more than male in the ratio of 3:2 and thirties was most in age distribution. 2. In situation of traffic accident, The most case was rear-ending(70.27%). 3. Except cervical pain or it's reffered pain, there were whole body symptoms as fallow, insomnia in 11cases(29.73%), night pain in 10 cases(27.03%), general body pain in 8cases(21.62), dizziness in 6cases(16.22%). 4. According to Meridian Muscle theory, a injured parts of patient were devided as follows. There were 22cases(59.46%) which have injury in Bladder, Small Intestine Meridian Muscle, 10cases(27.03%) in Gallblader, Triple Energizer Meridian Muscle, 5cases(13.51%) in Stomach, Large Intestine Meridian Muscle. 5. There were 6cases(16.22%) of the grade of complete recovery, 10cases(27.03%) of the grade of excellent, 12cases(32.43%) of the grade of improvement, 6cases(16.22%) of the grade of disimprovement and 3cases(8.11%) of the grade of poor. So 28cases(75.68%) were efficacious. 6. Generally Herb-meds that have efficacy of Geo-Eohyeol were most used(27cases, 72.97%) in early stage. Secondly Herb-med that have efficacy of Yiqi-sunqi were used(20case, 54,05%) in middle stage and Herb-med of Bo-Qiheol were used(l0cases, 27.03%) in latter term. The most used Herb-med was Hoisu-san, Oyaksungi-san(22cases, 54.96%). 7. In l5cases which have Aqua-Acupuncture treatment, There were 3cases of Complete recovery, 5cases of Excellent, 4cases of Improvement, 2cases of Disimprovement, 1cases of Poor. 8cases(53.33%) were above Excellent grade, so it is more efficatious Than simple treatment without Aqua-Acupuncture(36.37%). 8. The improvement of Bladder, Small Intestine Meridian Muscle was 77.27%, Gallblader, Triple Energizer Meridian Muscle was 70% and Stomach, Large Intestine Meridian Muscle was 80%. Additional Aqua-Acupuncture treatment improved to be effective in Bladder, Small Intestine Meridian Muscle(77.78%), in Gallblader, Triple Energizer Meridian Muscle(75%), in Stomach, Large Intestine Meridian Muscle(100%). Conclusions : In this study, Oriental treatment especially Aqua-Acupuncture was effective in whiplash injury patients which caused by traffic accident.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.119-126
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• 2007

Objectives: The following study was undertaken in order to seek the acupuncture operation method of ${\ll}$Sang Han Lun(傷寒論)${\gg}$ Liu-Jing-Bian-Zheng(六經辯證). Methods: Based on the documents quoted in ${\ll}$Sang Han Za Bing Lun ${\cdot}$ Xu Wen(傷寒雜病論 ${\cdot}$ 序文)${\gg}$ of "Zhang, Zhong-Jing(張仲景)", the relativity of the theory of Jing-Mai(經脈) and Liu-Jing-Bian-Zheng of convalescence, and from the Liu-Jing-Bing(六經病), the origin and implication that caused So-Yang-Bing(少陽病) to form was studied on the basis of acupuncture medicine publications and the commentary writing of ${\ll}$Sang Han Lun${\gg}$. Results: 1. ${\ll}$Sang Han Lun${\gg}$ Liu-Jing-Bian-Zheng has succeeded and was developed based on Liu-Jing-Fen-Zheng(六經分證) of ${\ll}$ Su Wen ${\cdot}$ Re Lun(素問 ${\cdot}$ 熱論)${\gg}$. In addition, the summary of Liu-Jing-Bing became the general principle of Fen-Jing(分經) and Ding-Zheng(定證) that may be applicable to Fenghan(風寒), Wenre(溫熱), Lili and Zabing(雜病). 2. Most commentators of $\ll$Sang Han Lun$\gg$ in the Song, Ming and Ching Dynasties of ${\ll}$Sang Han Lun${\gg}$interpreted the So-Yang-Bing in physiological and pathological aspects of Rong-Wei(榮衛) as the disease of the bladder meridian that oversees the skin of the human body. 3. From the Liu-Jing-Bing of ${\ll}$Sang Han Lun${\gg}$, the region of acupuncture treatment of So-Yang-Bing is treated with the needle from the point of view of bing-Zheng-Lun-Zhi(辯證論治) with the basis of the important region of acupuncture of the Triple Energizer meridian and Gallbladder of meridian.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.123-136
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• 2004

Objective : Because the cause and etiology of chronic headache is not yet fully explained, the treatment of this symptom is not simple. This study compares the effects of aroma acupuncture and normal acupuncture applied on chronic headache patients, in order to establish a primary data for further studies of new treatments and developments of new practical acupunctures. Methods : 38 clinical experiment participants were gathered and through a questionnaire patients who experienced headache for more than 4 hours a day and more than 15 days per month were qualified as Chronic Headache patients. The qualified patients were classified in to two groups, aroma acupuncture group(Aroma AT group, n=23) and normal acupuncture group(AT group, n=15). Treatment was applied 2 times a weeks for 8 weeks. The acupoints, GV20, HN23, ST8, HN46, TE17, GB20, LI20, LI11, LI14, ST36, and LR3 were stimulated for 20 minutes in both the groups. The effects of both groups were analyzed using VAS scores and BPI (Brief Pain Inventory). Results : The VAS pain scores improved significantly in both groups. The decrease rate was larger in the Aroma AT group(p<0.05). The BPI scores for the both groups also decreased. The improvement in the Aroma AT group was larger(p<0.05). Conclusion : Aroma acupuncture applied on chronic headache patients showed effects of relieving pain, improving general activities, changing the mood, and improving sleeping behaviors. These effects were analyzed using VAS scores and BPI. The Aroma AT group showed significant changes of VAS and BPI compared to the AT group, suggesting that this new practical acupuncture is very effective when treating chronic headaches. Further researches are needed to evaluate the distinct functional mechanism of aroma acupuncture, but this study is meaningful in the sense that it will act as a fundamental study to build on.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.21 no.5
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• pp.79-99
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• 2004

Objective : This study was designed to find out the effect of scolopendrid aquacupuncture classified by the type of HIVD(Herniation of Inter-Vertebral Disc) in lumbar spine. Methods : The 50 patients who had a diagnosis of HIVD by lumbar-CT or lumbar-MRI and admitted to Gwangju oriental medical hospital in wonkwang university from June 2003 to March 2004 were observed. The symptom of inpatients is low back pain with or without sciatica. We treated 50 patients by scolopendrid aquacupuncture besides the general consevative treatment of oriental medicine. Results and Conclusion : The scolopendrid aquacupuncture treatment led to improvement in the pain and symptom of HIVD as determined by all efficacy measures. After scolopendrid aquacupuncture treatment, there was improvement in VAS, oswestry disability index, ROM and SLRT. The improvement index of scolopendrid aquacupuncture treatment classified by the type of HIVD showed that the effects of scolopendrid aquacupuncture had correlation with the type of HIVD. The more the herniation of intervertebral disc decreased, the more the effect of scolopendrid aquacupuncture increased. This results suggest that scolopendrid aquacupuncture is good method for treatment of HIVD but we have to consider the clinical correlation with the degree of herniation.