• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.211-220
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• 2005

Hwa-byeong, the syndrome usually found in Korean society, is a culture-related disease. The common symptoms of Hwa-byeong are flushed face with fever, chest discomfort, palpitation, insomnia, headache, dizziness, and dyspepsia. In this case, we diagnosed Hwa-byeong by HBDIS(Hwa-Byeong Diagnostic Interview(Schedule) and treated the patient with Jahageo Herbal acupuncture at Shindo(Shendao) Yongdae(Lingtai), Chiyang(Zhiyang), Kumi(Jiuwei) and Chonjung(Shanzhong). After that, her subjective symptoms improved. With this result, It was considered that Jahageo Herbal acupuncture was very effective for treatment of Hwa-byeong.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.17 no.3
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• pp.142-149
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• 2005

1. Objectives The purpose of this case is to report a Taeumin, who was examined as Hwa-Byeong, received a medical treatment with Cheongsimyeonja-tang and consult of Sasang Constitutional Medicine. 2. Methods We examined this patient as Hwa-Byeong by using Hwa-Byeong Diagnostic Interview Schedule(HBDIS) and we also diagnosed a patient's mental state by using MMPI to understand a human instinct of the patient. Additionally, we used QSCC II and PSCC to distinguish a patient's Sasang Constitution. 3. Results We received a positive result by using prescription as Cheongsimyeonja-tang and consult according to a patient's Sasang Constitutional Medicine. 4. Conclusions We suggested that the patient would receive steady treatments as consult of Sasang Constitutional Medicine and medicinal therapy afterwards.