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A Retrospective Chart Review of the Clinical Use of Euphorbia kansui Radix, Melonis Calyx

감수(甘遂), 과체(瓜蔕)의 임상활용에 관한 후향적 차트리뷰

  • Kim, Dong-hyun (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Noh, Ji-won (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Jeong, Su-min (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ahn, Se-young (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Ahn, Young-min (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Byung-cheol (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Yoo, Jung-hwa (Dept. of Internal Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 김동현 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과) ;
  • 노지원 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과) ;
  • 정수민 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과) ;
  • 안세영 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과) ;
  • 안영민 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과) ;
  • 이병철 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과) ;
  • 유정화 (경희대학교 한의과대학 부속한방병원 신장내분비내과)
  • Received : 2019.08.12
  • Accepted : 2019.11.10
  • Published : 2019.12.30
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Abstract

Objectives: There have been many studies reporting the clinical value of Euphorbia kansui Radix or Melonis Calyx, but few systematic studies of the changes that may occur after taking such herbal medication. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of the patient group, possible changes in blood test and InBody test results, and to discover the current state and future direction of clinical use of Euphorbia kansui Radix or Melonis Calyx. Methods: This study investigated patients who were hospitalized at Kyung-Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital for at least two days from 1 March 2016 to 1 March 2019, specifically evaluating patients aged 19 and over who underwent blood tests, including an electrolyte test and an InBody test before and after taking Euphorbia kansui Radix or Melonis Calyx. Results: Among a total of 134 patients, 72 patients (53.7%) were treated with Euphorbia kansui Radix and 62 patients (46.3%) were treated with Melonis Calyx, in the context of previously diagnosed abnormal weight gain. Laboratory findings were that Na and K levels were significantly reduced in both groups. In an InBody test, body mass index (BMI), intracellular water, extracellular water, protein, mineral, and skeletal muscle were significantly reduced in both groups. Conclusions: From these results, we suggest that, although Euphorbia kansui Radix and Melonis Calyx may not induce serious adverse effects, attention should be paid to the electrolyte level with the use of these treatments. In terms of syndrome differentiation, more clinical uses will be available in the future.

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