• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.185-199
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• 2007

Purpose: This study was designed to establish safety and efficacy of using herbal medicine during pregnancy. Methods : We searched through 23 sources, which had been previously published frome 1988 to 2007, concerned patients that used herbal medicine during pregnancy. We searched diseases for that used herbal medicine, kinds of herbal medicine taken, the period of herbal medicine taken, the duration of herbal medicine taken and results of herbal medicine taken. Results: 1. Whaltae(habitual abortion) was the most of diseases that used herbal medicine during pregnancy. Second disease was hyperemesis gravidum. Third disease was Taegibulan (fetal restlessness). 2. The most of Herb medicines of used for Whaltae was Kyoesamultang and Anjeonecheontang. The most of Herb medicines of used for hyperemesis gravidum was Bosaengtang. The most of Herb medicines of used for Taegibulan was Kyoesamultang. 3. The time of herbal medicine taken mostly was the first period of pregnancy. The rate was 78%. 4. The duration of herbal medicine taken mostly was $18.58{\pm}14.24day$ at mean. 5. The rate of normal delivery was 85% and herbal medication during pregnancy does not cause any deformity to the newborn and of patients used herbal medicine. 6. The patients of taken herbal medicines were recovered from their symptoms and prevented miscarriage. The rate of recovery was 87%. Conclusion: The results of this study show that herbal medication during pregnancy is effective to cure disease and maintain the pregnancy. It is thought that have to actively try to treat diseases and symptoms on pregnancy by using herbal medicine.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.116-119
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• 2002

Objective : This study was designed to show the possible functional groups from the herb medicine in boiling water. Results : The results are summarized as follows: 1. the new functional groups can be synthesized in water solution for herb medicine. 2. The boiling water solution may change the poison materials into harmless materials. 3. The multiplication, the offset, the contradiction, etc. in terms of mixed herb medicine can be explainable by these reactions. 4. After finding the new medicinal substances for the specific disease, we can synthesize, modify, and mass produce those for that disease.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.20 no.4
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• pp.197-209
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• 2009

Objectives : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder, characterized by the primary symptoms of inattention and/or impulsivity and hyperactivity. the aim of this study is to investigate the clinical efficiency of Various Oriental Medical Therapy combinated with Learning therapy in the treatment of ADHD. Methods : This study is a clinical report of 1 ADHD child treated with Various Oriental Medical Therapy(Herb-med, acupunture, etc.) in Combination with Learning therapy. CAR(Conner's abbreviated Rating Scale), K-CBCL, ADS(ADHD Diagnostic System) were compared between before and after treatment. Results : The results show the Various Oriental Medical Therapy in Combination with Learning therapy is efficient in the treatment of ADHD. Conclusions : Various Oriental Medical therapy including herb-med, pharmacopuncture, electroacupuncture is efficient in improvement of ADHD child. also In case of combination with Learning therapy, it is more effective in child's school life and school work. therefore, it is practical useful in the treatment of ADHD.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.81-86
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• 1998

In oriental medicine, it is well known that Angelica gigantis tonifies and harmonizes the blood, regulates the menses, and moistens the intestines. This herb has been used for deficient blood pattern, menstural problem, abdominal pain, and traumatic injuries in oriental medicine. A major component of Angelica gigantic consist of a various coumarines, decursin, schooltime, umbelliferone, safrole, 3-butylphalide sistesterol. In this study, we aimed to measure the contents of decursin, one of major coumarine derivative, to determine the standardization of Angelica gigantis.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.231-244
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• 2008

Insomnia is one of the highest frequency neuropsychosis of neuropsychiatry patients and is primarily caused by major depressive disorder. This case study is about a remedy for a 33 year-old woman who has insomnia and intense depressed mood caused by the continuous family jar. Also, she had the feeling of squeezing her body, pouring cold water into her body, anorexia and feeling cold and hot turn and turn. I operated mindfullness with accupuncture, herb-medication and aroma theraphy. Especially, mindfullness and Gagamguibi-tang were effective for relaxation and the sound sleep in quality and quantity. According to this study, the traditional oriental medical remedy such as accupuncture, herb-medication is effective for the cure of insomnia and mindfullness fortifies the oriental medical remedy.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.31 no.5
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• pp.146-166
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• 2010

Objective: Few data were available on glycemic control at the early prediabetic stage, though it is the important stage to prevent diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this research was to examine the glycemic control effects of herb medicine treatment (DA-9802) in prediabetic stage patients Methods: In this randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled study, we compared Sanyak extract (DA-9802) with placebo for the treatment of glycemic control effects in prediabetic stage patients. 45 volunteers who satisfied the requirements were enrolled in the study. They took Sanyak extract (DA-9802) or placebo treatment three times a day for 8 weeks. Blood sugar, Total Symptom Score (TSS) and blood serum were measured at weeks 0, 4, and 8. Results: In the DA-9802 group, fasting blood sugar changes between before 8 weeks significantly decreased. Fasting blood sugar, fasting blood sugar gaps between before and after treatment for 8 weeks, insulin changes and C-peptide significantly decreased at 8 weeks compared with those of the placebo group. Conclusion: Herb medicine treatment (DA-9802) is effective in glycemic control on prediabetic stage.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.1-9
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this experiment is to find out relationship between the effect of cosmetics and 4 types of pattern identification about fluid-humor, which are based on the general idea of traditional oriental medicine, Qi-Blood and deficiency-excess. Methods : Korean female volunteers in good health (n=25, $23.12{\pm}2.83$) participated in this experiment. Three Korean medical doctors classified them into 4 groups: Blood-deficiency: group A; Blood-excess: group B; Qi-deficiency:group C; Qi-excess:group D). Cosmetics that contains herb extract for Blood deficiency were given to all volunteers and they used the cosmetics for 4 weeks. Volunteers were assessed non-invasively with the skin measuring devices before and after using cosmetics. And we analyzed the correlation of skin physiological parameters with 4 groups. Results : Three doctors diagnosed participants and classified them into 4 groups ; group A(n=8),group B(n=7), group C(n=3), group D(n=5) as highest score. After 4 weeks, facial skin moisture showed no significant difference in comparison between 4 groups. Sebum showed significant increase in Group A and significantly decreased Group B. Measurement of facial skin elasticity tended to increase in Group A, C, D but skin elasticity was decreased significantly in Group B. Conclusions : In case of a group that pattern identification about fluid-humor corresponds to herb extract in cosmetic, skin improving effect was better than the other group that pattern identification oppose to properties of herb in cosmetic. Therefore, from the view of traditional oriental medicine, it is very important to understand user's pattern of identification or physical conditions and properties of herbs in cosmetics on the matter of safety and efficacy.

• The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.205-222
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• 2009

Purpose: The aim of this study was to review systemically journals on the studies for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the treatment of breast cancer. Methods: Through medical websites, foreign clinical literatures about complementary and alternative medicines of breast cancer were searched. The cite used was http://www.Pubmed.gov. And then they were divided into three groups. Medication, Non-medication therapies and questionnaire reports. Results: 1. We researched 23 papers about herb medicines. Most of papers were about single herb and there were rarely about mixed composition. And there were papers about Ocimum gratissimum, elliptilimba, seeds of Livistona chinensis, golden feverfew which were not commonly used in Korea. 2. We researched 16 papers about acupuncture. Acupuncture had a possitive effect on such symptoms like flushing, nausea and vomitting and pain on upper limb caused by anticancer therapy or tamoxifen or surgery. 3. We researched 36 papers about questionnaire study. Most were about research for women who diagnosed as breast cancer or women after breast cancer surgery. Subjects were about proportion of using CAM, purpose of using it, most popular CAM therapy, satisfaction degree, and relation with age, aducation and social position. And most conclusion were that patient-doctor communication was needed. Conclusion: Afterwards we have to focus on realisitic clinical studies about breast cancer patients, especially postsurgery and people who takes anticancer therapy. And we have to be interest in acupuncture therapy on breast cancer patients.

• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.167-177
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• 2002

Objectives : There are a lot of food used herb medicine among the people in order to cure diseases. A medicinal gruel is the easiest and most universal among alimmentotherapy. The purpose of this thesis is to understand a medicinal gruel therapy. Methods: I researched the definition, history, ingredients, application and special feature. Result and conclusion : A medicinal gruel therapy is alimmentotherapy for diseases prevent and diseases treatment which get mixed with her medicine and rice, based on oriental medicine theory. A medicinal gruel therapy was put on record in ${\ll}$A historical book${\gg}$. A medicinal gruel therapy can be used in chronic diseases, convalescent stage, assistant treatment for acute disease, disease prevention, aging prevention, diet food and substitute food for breakfast.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.165-174
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• 2005

Objective : The objective of this study is to investigate the inhibitor effects of an traditional oriental herb, Sophora flavescens on the hepatic and renal side effects of chemotherapy by using B16-BL6 melanoma-injected C57BL6 mouse tumor model. Methods : In this study, the effects of an traditional oriental herb, Sophora flavescens, on the side effects of chemotherapy were studied using B16 melanoma-injected C57BL6 mouse tumor model. Results : Sophora flavescen has significant effect on the reduction of the side effects of chemotherapy. Sophora flavescen recovered the reduction of WBC and RBC during cisplatin chemotherapy. Water extract of Sophora flavescens significantly inhibited cisplatin-induced increase of serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) which is a good indicator of renal toxicity. Sophora flavescens extract does not decrease the anti-tumor activity of cisplatin showing that it can selectively inhibit side effects of anticancer drugs preserving beneficial effort. Conclusion : Theses results suggest a possibility that Sophora flavescens extract can be used for cancer patients for the reduction of the side effects and improving the quality of life during chemotherapy of cancer patients.