• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.203-211
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• 2004

Hypochondriac pain include pain in one or both side costa portion and lateral abdomen. There are different kinds of flank-related disease such as Hepatitis, cholecystitis, pleuritis, intercostal nerve pain and so on. Hypochondriac pain due to Phlegm Retention arises from pathological abnormal activities. In oriental medicine, Retention of Phlegm and Fluid is a morbid condition due to fluid retention in the stomach and intestines, and Gungha-tang used to treat the disease diagnosed as Retention of Phlegm and Fluid. So, we decided to apply Gungha-tang-gamibang to a patient who suffered from hypochondriac pain diagnosed as Retention of Phlegm and Fluid. Therefore the patient treated with Gungha-tang-gamibang and improved in consciousness symptoms, so we report it for the better treatment.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.23 no.3
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• pp.1-12
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• 2019

Objectives : Korean national health insurance data is a useful real-world data representing whole medical bills submitted to Health Insurance Review Agency. This study aims to understand recent benefit trend of insurance herbal preparations for treating bronchiectasis(disease code J47) utilizing insurance data. Methods : We reviewed national health insurance claims data from 2013 to 2017 which have main diagnosis or sub diagnosis code of J47 and with the record of prescribing insurance herbal medication. Frequency analysis was performed to analyze the most frequently prescribed prescription. Results & Conclusions : Both the number of claims statement(770 to 1,746cases) and patients(266 to 484) of insurance herbal preparations increased considerably from 2013 to 2017. Top 10 preparations based on the number of claims statement were 'Samso-eum', 'Yeonkyopaedok-san', 'Socheongryong-tang', 'Bojungikgi-tang', 'Hyangsapyungwi-san', 'Yijin-tang', 'Saengmaek-san', 'Jaeumganghwa-tang', 'Ojeok-san' and 'Gungha-tang'. Top 10 preparations based on the number of patients were 'Samso-eum', 'Socheongryong-Tang', 'Saengmaek-san', 'Yeonkyopaedok-san', 'Haengso-tang', 'Hyangsapyungwi-san', Yijin-tang', 'Jaeumganghwa-tang', 'Bojungikgi-tang' and 'Hyeonggaeyeongyo-tang' in respectiv order. Claims of top 10 frequent preparations occupied more than 60% of total claims. We hope this finding to be utilized as basic data for future research of evidence-based bronchiectasis treatment utilizing Korean traditional medicine.

• The Journal of the Society of Korean Medicine Diagnostics
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• v.16 no.3
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• pp.59-68
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to report the effects of oriental demonstration treatment for Panic Disorder. Panic Disorder is an anxiety disorder, characterized by panic attacks which are recurring episodes of fear accompanied by somatic symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, chest pain, choking, dizziness, trembling and/or faintness. Objectives: We experienced one case of Panic Disorder treated with Asian medical treatment, acupuncture and herbal medication. 20-year-old female patient suffered from Panic Disorder with nausea and insomnia. Methods: Shihosogantang-gami had been applied to the patient. Results: After treatment her Panic Disorder was improved. Conclusions: Shihosogantang -gami of Asian medical treatment could be safe and effective.