• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.157-174
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• 2021

Objectives: This case report aims to report the clinical effectiveness of the combination treatment of Korean medicine with Guibiondamtang-gamibang on Hwa-byung patients. Methods: Case 1 experienced stress at work and complained of chest discomfort, nausea, dizziness, insomnia. Case 2 experienced huge stress about money, and complained of palpitation, chest discomfort, dizziness and insomnia. They received combination treatment of Korean medicine during hospitalization. The treatment included Guibiondamtang-gamibang, acupuncture, moxibustion, pharmacoacupuncture, and fumigation. The effects were evaluated through Hwa-byung scale, instrument of oriental medical evaluation for Hwa-byung, insomnia severity index (ISI) and heart rate variability (HRV) test. Results: After the treatment, the clinical symptoms such as chest discomfort, palpitation, dizziness, nausea and insomnia were improved. Conclusions: This case report shows that the combination treatment of Korean medicine with Guibiondamtang-gamibang may be effective for treating Hwa-byung patients.