• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.13-28
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• 2012

Objective : The purpose of this study is to suggest medical approach to musculoskeletal system disorders using the decoction of Sanghan-Geumgwe. We studied cases of Ling-Gui-Gan-Zao-Tang prescribed patients to evaluate the clinical efficacy in musculoskeletal system disorders Method : We devised medical approach of Sanghan-Geumgwe in musculoskeletal disorders as follows. First, we chose ryeon-je(攣劑) and soo-je(水劑) herb medicine, commonly used in musculoskeletal disorders. In the selected herb group, we designated ryeon-je(攣劑) to be first key herbs, Soo-Je(水劑) as the second key herb, and other herb groups as third key herb. In this sequential selection and exclusion process, herbs were chosen based upon yak-neung-hyo-seon (藥能效選). Combination of those selected herbs drew pre-prescription group, finally prescription were made by the prescription criteria. Results : Based on the medical approach of decoctions of Sanghan-Geumgwe, we chose Ling-Gui-Gan-Zao-Tang to treat many kinds of musculoskeletal system disorders. And we achieved higher results on treatment for musculoskeletal system disorders. Conclusions : The medical approch using the decoctions of Sanghan-Geumgwe is very useful in choosing accurate prescriptions for patients with musculoskeletal system disorders in clinic.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.27-36
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• 2014

Objective : This Study aims to survey the current situation of the 'Future Leaders of Korean Medicine' curriculum and thereby improve the quality of the curriculum. Methods : 10 students in the curriculum answered 3 items of the NSSE questionnaires; 'Active and Collaborative Learning', 'Student-Faculty Interaction', 'Satisfaction'. Results : 'Worked with other students on projects', 'Tutored or taught other students (paid or voluntary)' average frequencies are relatively low in the 'Active and Collaborative Learning' item. 'Worked with faculty members on activities other than course-work' average frequency is relatively low in the 'Student-Faculty Interaction' item. Conclusions : The curriculum should be improved to encourage the students to take the leading roles at Collaborative Learning and to interact with the advisors.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.117-130
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• 2023

Objective : The objective of this study is to explore the meaning of 弦 in Shanghanlun through analyzing two cases. Methods : Two cases treated with modified Soshiho-tang, which is administrated when 弦 aggravates chief complaints, were analyzed. All of the cases were diagnosed by disease pattern identification diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun Provisions. Results : The patients' chief complaints of all 2 cases were improved after administration of modified Soshiho-tang. As pulling symptom was reduced in all 2 cases, patients' disease were relieved. Through the etymological research and clinical treatment results, the clinical meaning of 弦 is deduced as 'pulling'. Conclusions : The etymological and clinical analysis suggest that the concept of '弦' maybe defined as 'pulling' in Shanghanlun.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.161-182
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• 2023

Objective: This is the result of a study on patients with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the talus whose pain was improved by Gamchobuja-tang (GBT). Methods: The patient took GBT for 46 days. We observed the progress of symptoms, patient compliances and side effects. Quality of life related to pain was quantified through the SF-36 and AQoL-6D questionnaires. The degree of pain in the talus and ankle areas was quantified using VAS and observed through the symptoms and frequency complained of by the patient. Results: According to the DPIDS, the patient was diagnosed with the 175 provision in Taeyangbing chestbind (大陽病 結胸). As a result, SF-36 score increased from 36 points to 74 points, and the AQoL-6D score increased from 74 points to 104 points. The visual analogue scale (VAS) of ankle pain lowered from 9 to 2. The number of days with VAS levels 1 also increased. Conclusions: Gamchobuja-tang is effective in reducing pain in the talus area caused by osteochondritis dissecans..

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.1-52
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• 2023

Objective : The objective of this study was to explore the meaning of Mai (脉) in the fifteen letters provisions of Gangpyeong-Shanghanlun through the comparative analysis of 10 cases and paleography. Methods : We have collected 10 cases that have been diagnosed and treated by Gangpyeong-Shanghanlun Mai (脉) provision. And then, comparative analysis has been done among those 10 cases. Based on result of case analysis, paleographic meaning of each Mai (脉) have been studied to redefine Gangpyeong-Shanghanlun Mai (脉)'s meaning. Results : After administration of Mai (脉) provision's herbal medicine, all 10 patients recovered their mobility problem and pain. From this result, we could fomulate the hypothesis that Mai (脉) in Gangpyeong-Shanghanlun could mean mobility problems. After through further paleography studies, we could elaborate each Mai (脉)'s clinical meaning and related diseases. Conclusions : Mai (脉) in Gangpyeong-Shanghanlun could mean mobility problems caused by various diseases, which include musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, syncope, fatigue, developmental disability and major depressive disorder.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.47-58
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• 2017

Objective : The purpose of this paper is to report the adverse drug reactions of patient with cervical spondylotic myelopathy(CSM) treated by herb medicine, Soshiho-tang. Methods : The patient was prescribed Soshiho-tang herbal medicine for 9days. The patient complained of dizziness, difficulty of concentration and elevation of blood pressure on the 6th day. The doctor made the patient stop to take the herbal medicine and every symptoms and abnormal blood pressure are normalized after 6 days. The abnormal responses were assessed by WHO-UMC Causality Categories and LDS scale. Results : The WHO-UMC Causality is 'probable/likely' and LDS scale is 5, it means 'moderate' severity. Conclusions : The herbal medicine, Soshiho-tang is relevant to abnormal responses of the patient with CSM. This is a first case report of hypertension induced by herbal medicine, Soshiho-tang in Korea.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.127-132
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• 2015

Objectives: The purpose of this case is to report the effects of Baekho-tang based on Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system. Methods : According to diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions, the patient was diagnosed as Gwoleum-byung(厥陰病). Visual analogue scale was used to check the symptoms while the patient taking herbal medicine Baekho-tang for 12 weeks. Results : After taking Baekho-tang, Visual analogue scale in hot flashes markedly decreased 9 to 1. Conclusions : This paper shows an efficient result of using Baekho-tang based on Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system. Further studies should be needed to validate the effects of Baekho-tang.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.79-88
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• 2014

Objective : We report efficacy of Daeseunggi-tang on auditory hallucination in schizophrenia. From this, we can expect therapeutic possibility of herbal medicine chosen by 'A disease pattern identification diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions' in schizophrenia. Methods : Daeseunggi-tang written in YangMyeong-JiWiByeong is applied to 31-year-old patient who diagnosed as schizophrenia and hospitalized for 3months taking antipsychotics. The patient was treated for a year. Results : Scores in Auditory Hallucination appended to PANSS and K-BDI were highly decreased. The patient takes no antipsychotics anymore for now. Conclusions : Auditory hallucination in Schizophrenia which needs antipsychotics can be managed by herbal medicine chosen by 'A disease pattern identification diagnostic system based on Shanghanlun provisions'.

• 대한상한금궤의학회지
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• v.10 no.1
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• pp.95-114
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• 2018

Objective : This study is to report four cases complaining of neck pain that diagnosed by Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system and treated with the Shanghanlun Shaozhen(燒針) provision herbal medicine. Methods : Based on the Shanghanlun disease pattern identification diagnostic system, we analyzed four cases treated with Shanghanlun Shaozhen(燒針) provision herbal medicine. Results : In all cases, the NDI and NRS score improved. Conclusions : In Shanghanlun, Shaozhen(燒針) may indicate neck pain. And neck pain can be relieved by administering Shanghanlun Shaozhen(燒針) provision herbal medicine.

• Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine
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• v.32 no.2
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• pp.33-47
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• 2020

Objectives The aim of this study is to analyze the therapeutic direction and characteristics of gastrointestinal diseases by three societies of Korean medicine by comparing the frequent disease patterns and prescriptions of them. Methods The experts of the three societies of Sasang constitutional medicine, Hyungsang medicine and Sanghan-GeumGwe medicine discussed and confirmed a list of clinical data to make use for diagnosis. Then, clinical data on 200 patients suffering from gastrointestinal symptoms were collected. The each experts diagnosed appropriate disease patterns and decided prescriptions according to the method of their affiliated society. Results and Conclusions The three different societies' experts showed the similarity in the sense of categorizing disease patterns focusing on the specific physiology and pathology of the patients, while the each societies have different diagnosis systems. Treating chronic gastrointestinal patients, they treated the mental or psychological symptoms of the patients as well as their physical problems. Based on this study, it is necessary to develop a systematic and precise research model to objectively and statistically analyze the correlation of disease patterns and prescriptions by different societies.