• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.1-12
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• 2012

Objective : The purpose of this study is to find out the effectiveness of Ling-Gui-Gan-Zao-Tang for patients of panic disorder. Method : To achieve the purpose of this study, Ling-Gui-Gan-Zao-Tang was prescribed for three months to two different patients of panic disorder. They were diagnosed as panic disorder in department of neuropsychiatry, and had no other prescribed decoction or psychotherapy. Results : 1. The BAI score for anxiety were decreased in both patients, and they got improved overall symptoms. 2. In panic attack, patients are in dominant state of sympathetic nerve, so they have palpitaion and get nervous. Fu-Ling(茯笭) can treate this kind of situation. 3. Based on and , urgent situation, over-tension of muscles, hot flash can be treated Gancao(甘草), Dazao(大棗), Guizhi(桂枝) respectively. Conclusions : When panic disorder attaks, the sympathetic nerves are dominant in patient's body. So they feel palpitating, sweating, suffocating. Ling-Gui-Gan-Zao-Tang can treat this series of symptoms.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.44 no.1
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• pp.22-28
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• 2000

The extracts of Euphoria longan, Ziryphus jujuba, Thuja orientalis, Polygala tenuifolia, Acorus gramineus, Cyperus rotundus, Poria cocos, Uncaria rhynchophylla, and Albizzia julibrissin, which have been used as sedative drugs in Korean folk medicine, were evaluated for their effects on neurotransmission and antioxidative system in vitro. Among the tested drugs, Acorus gramineus showed most inhibitory activities on monoamine oxidase, xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase, and lipid peroxidation and Uncaria rhynchophylla also inhibited most effectively GABA transaminase and DPPH radical.

• Journal of Environmental Science International
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.241-245
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• 2007

We studied concentration of heavy metals in Sagunjatang. In this experiment was analyzed the concentration of heavy metals of boiled Sagunjatang, decoction and its ingredient herbal medicines. The concentration of heavy metals(As, Pb, and Cd) were analysed using ICP-AES, and Hg was analysed by mercury analyzer. The average concentration of heavy metals in Sagunjatang were as follows : In all ingredient herbal medicines (Glycyrrhizae Radix, Atractylodes Macrocephala, Poria Cocos and Jinseng) of Sagunjatang, As(arsenite) contents in ail samples was in the range of 0.369-0.723ppm, Cd(cadmium) was in the range of 0.000-0.085ppm, Pb(lead) was in the range of 0.059-0.871ppm and Hg(mercury) was in the range of 0.001-0.004ppm. In boiled Sagunjatang, the concentration of heavy metals(As, Pb, Cd and Hg) was in the range of 0.000-0.016ppm, respectively. In the decoction of herbal medicines after boiled, the concentration of heavy metals was in the range of 0.004-0.387ppm. These results suggest that Sagunjatang which we take is less harmful than herbal medicine itself, and there are more significant for using the decoction of herbal medicines.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.63-74
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is to investigate the organization and contents of "CheongKangEuiGam" and raise interests in study on Oriental Medicine in the 20th century. Songjae, LeeJongHyeong was a disciple of Cheongkang and published this book in 1984 by organizing the medical theory of Cheongkang, KimYoungHoon who lived in the turbulent period from the late period of Joseon to a chaotic state of Korea after the independence of Korea. Even though it is relatively recently published, it is a very important clinical book as well as historical material to look at the aspects of Oriental Medicine in the 20th century. The book contains several notable medical thoughts. First, you can look at one perspective of the 20th century Oriental Western medical study which is initiated by the introduction of Western Medicine in classification schemes and description of disease symptoms. In addition, he uses medicinal herbs such as Cyperus rotundus L., Pinellia ternate(Thunb.) Breit., Poria cocos Wolf, Angelica gigas Nakai, Cnidium officinale, and Paeonia lactiflora Pall as important items, it is found that qi and blood depressed gallbladder is considered as the main pathology of the disease. In terms of names and meaning of prescriptions, he prefers to use mild medicinal herbs rather than intense medicinal herbs. It seems that he tries to help people's lives with cheap and effective medicinal herbs.

• The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.204-209
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• 1996

Several medicinal Plants in Jeonbuk are screened for the contraction or relaxation to the acetylcholine and histamine induced contraction in the isolated rat and guinea pig's trachea smooth muscle. Contractions evoked by acetylcholine and histamine were inhibited by Flos Farfarae, Poria and Rhizoma alismatis, but contractions were increased Tuber Pinelliae, Herba Chelidonii, Fructus Qusqualis, Radix Asari, Semen Perillae, Folium Artemisiae and Fructus Schizamdrae increased the contractions evoked by acetylcholine and histamine. Radix Puerariae, Radix Osterici Koreani, Rhizoma Zingiberis siccatum, Radix Sanguisorbae, Rhizoma Atractylodis, Fructus gardeniae and Cortex Magnoliae did not effect the contractions evoked by acetylcholine and histamine.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.39-47
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• 2020

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to review the research trends in the treatment on narcolepsy in traditional Chinese medicine. Methods: We searched articles in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) October 2009-September 2019. Keywords were 发作性睡病, 嗜睡病, and 嗜睡症. Results: Among a total of 81 articles, 12 articles were selected. The International Classification of Sleep Disorders was most frequently used as a diagnostic criteria. Feng Chi (GB20) and Baek Hoi (GV20) are the most commonly used acupoints in acupuncture treatment. Glycyrrhizae Radix (甘草), Atractylodis Rhizoma Alba (白朮), and Poria (Hoelen) (茯苓) are the most commonly used preparations in herbal medicine. The effective rate is most commonly used as an outcome measurement. Conclusions: Acupuncture and herbal medicine could be considered to improve the symptoms of narcolepsy. In the future, this study could be primary data for the development of more clinical research on the treatment on narcolepsy in Korean medicine.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.147-158
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• 2003

This study aimed to investigate the effect of each constituent-herb of Sagoonja-Tang on the plasma corticosterone level in mice exposed to heat stress. Each formula(0.5g/kg, 1.0g/kg) was injected intragastrically to mice exposed to forced hot water swimming(42$^{\circ}C$, 3min) before measuring the change of plasma corticosterone level of mice. The results were as follows: 1. At 15 minutes after the heat stress for 3 minutes the most significant increase of corticosterone level was shown. 2. Ginseng group didn't show significant changes. 3. Atractylodis group showed significant decrease at 0.5g/kg dose(P<0.05). But it showed slightly increase at 1.0g/kg dose. 4. Poria group didn't show significant changes. 5. Glycyrrhizae group showed slightly increase, but insignificant. These data revealed that Atractylodis macrocephalae Rhizoma might have the anti-stress effect through the control of plasma corticosterone level in mice exposed to heat stress.

• Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.1-12
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to take around herbal medicine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in China. Methods : A journal search was performed using China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) from 2007 to 2012. Key words searched were 'ADHD'. Results : 25 studies were selected. Case control studies showed that herbal medicine treatment reported better results than the western medicine treatment group. 12 case reports reported a significant improvement in herbal medicine treatment for patients with ADHD. Frequently used herbal materials were Rhizome of Polygalae Radix and Rhizome of Acori Gramineri Rhizoma (16 times), Root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch (14 times), Root of Rehmanniae Radix et Rhizoma Preparata and Sclerotium of Poria cocos Wolf (12 times). Conclusions : There have been many studies regarding herbal medicine for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in China, and these studies can be applied to the clinical practices in Korea.

• Journal of the Korea Furniture Society
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.222-228
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• 2015

To evaluate the natural decay durability of valuable domestic softwoods which are used for preservative treatment in our country, we carried out decay test by European standard method. Of all test wood species, Japanese larch (Larix leptolepis) showed slightly high natural decay durability compared to other 4 wood species, Japanese red pine (Pinus densiflora), pitch pine (Pinus rigida), Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica), and scots pine (Pinus sylvestris). However, all of evaluated domestic softwood species in this study caused high weight losses over about 30% in heartwood by test fungus, Poria placenta. We can hardly expect a good natural decay durability from these softwood species. According to the classification of the natural durability of European standard (EN 350-1), they are classified into "Not durable" or "Slightly durable". Therefore, if using these softwoods as exterior materials, we must do preservative treatment to ensure durability.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.209-222
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• 2017

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the interpretation of the Soyo-san(SYS) prescription in order to obtain the evidence for clinical applications. Methods and Result : We interpreted on the SYS-related contents based on 25 classic books, analyzed it according to followed categories ; meaning of name, alteration of herbal composition according to age, usage, origin, physiological and pathological situation of SYS, description of each herbal drug Conclusion : 1. So(逍) mean diminish(消), 遙 mean roll(搖). It reflected feature of SYS, that alleviate depression without impairing vital energy(正氣). 2. SYS was first mentioned in the prescription of peaceful benevolent dispensary(太平惠民和劑局方), its essential application was harminizing liver depression and spleen deficiency(肝鬱脾虛) 3. SYS originated from Sayuk-san. Sayuk-san was appropriate for soothe the liver and regulate the spleen(疏肝理脾), while SYS was suitable for depressed liver and blood deficiency(肝鬱血虛) 4. Most medical literature insisted that application situation of SYS is blood deficiency(血虛), depressed liver(肝鬱), spleen deficiency(脾虛). And there is strong correlation between three factors. 5. Bupleurum falcatum L.(柴胡), Mentha arvensis L.(薄荷) alleviates liver depression as "pungent dissipate-qi uprais (辛散氣升)" nature. Angelica gigas Nakai(當歸), Paeonia lactiflora Pall.(白芍藥) emoliates the liver by nourishing the blood. Atractylodes japonica Koidz. ex Kitam.(白朮), Poria cocos(茯苓), Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.(甘草), Zingiber officinale Roscoe(生薑) cultivate the basis as tonifying earth(補土).