A Case Report of Panic disorder treated by Yonggyechulgam-tang based on Shanghanlun provisions

『상한론(傷寒論)』 변병진단체계(辨病診斷體系)에 근거하여 령계출감탕을 투여한 대양병(大陽病) 공황장애 증례 1례

Objective : This case report show the effect of Yonggyechulgam-tang on Panic disorder. Methods : The patient was diagnosed Panic disorder based on DSM-5. According to Shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system, the patient treated with Yonggyechulgam-tang for 4 months. The level of panic disorder was evaluated by VAS and BAI. Results : After the treatment, VAS and BAI decreased $10{\rightarrow}2$, $42{\rightarrow}4$ each. Conclusions : Yonggyechulgam-tang improved the symptoms of Panic disorder on this study. Although Yonggyechulgam-tang is not an usual treatment for Panic disorder, we could prescribe the medicine due to Shanghanlun six meridian patterns diagnostic system.