• 제목/요약/키워드: Western-Oriental Medicine

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The Mineral Contents in 42 Oriental Herbs (42종 한약재의 무기질 함량)

  • 두호경;안세영
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.43-51
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    • 2000
  • Objectives : It is well known that vegetables and fruits contain minerals, including potassium, sodium and phosphorus etc. Though most oriental herbal medications are made of natural plants, western scientists suppose that they also contain certain amounts of minerals and so are injurious to kidney disease such as chronic renal disease. However, by the reason of the limitation of western medical treatment on kidney disease, many patients depend on oriental medical treatment, which includes taking oriental herbal medicine. So, in order to find out the mineral contents in oriental herbal medicine, and to establish the oriental herbal medication's safety in kidney disease, studies were performed. Methods : In this study, we analyzed 42 oriental herbs commonly used in kidney disease by the Inductively Coupled Plasma(ICP) method. Results : 1. The potassium and sodium contents of oriental herbs were 3-10 times as much as of food. 2. The mineral contents of a daily dose of oriental herbal medicine satisfied the restriction of dietary mineral in CRF, though the amount of mineral intakes by food was considered. Conclusions : The mineral contents of oriental herbal medicine are less than the limits of mineral restriction in renal failure. The yielded results, we carefully suggest that oriental herbal medicine does not induce accumulation of minerals or damage in kidney disease patients.

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Recent Studies about Conservative Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Knee Joint -Focusing on Domestic Theses for Degree and Journal Since 2000- (퇴행성 슬관절염의 보존적 치료의 최신 연구 -2000~2009년 발표된 임상논문을 중심으로-)

  • Cho, Sung-Woo;Kang, Yeon-Kyeong
    • Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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    • 제24권6호
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    • pp.1117-1128
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    • 2010
  • The purpose of this study is to know recent studies about conservative treatment of osteoarthritis in knee joint. We reviewed and analyzed 71 theses published by korean research institution since 2000. These theses were classified by year, field of study and subject. The results of this study are as follows. 1. We found 24 oriental medical theses about osteoarthritis in knee joint since 2000. 2. Classified by the major field of study, the journal of korea acupuncture and moxibustion society accounted for 17 pieces in oriental medical journals. 3. In oriental medicine, the most subject is acupuncture(19 pieces). 13 pieces in it is about pharmacopuncture. 4. 47 theses are published in medical journals after 2000. 5. 35 associations dealt with this theme, the korean society of physical medicine is major. 6. Most subject is kinesitherapy, followed by pharmacotherapy, massotherapy, taping therapy, physiotherapy and insole. We found several therapies were effective through oriental and western medical theses. Combined oriental medicine and western conservative therapy like kinesitherapy make better effect on osteroarthritis of knee joint.

A Case of Acute Liver Injury Caused by Comfrey and so on with Oriental Medicine (Comfrey 등으로 발생한 독성 간손상 환자의 한방치료 1례)

  • Park, Bong-Ky;Jung, Tae-Young;Cho, Jung-Hyo;Son, Chang-Gue
    • The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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    • 제30권1호
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    • pp.249-255
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    • 2009
  • Currently, drug-induced liver injury (DILl) has been reported to be common cause of acute hepatitis, and oriental medicine and folk remedies are no exception. However, because many studies about DILl have been reported by western medical society. they has taken the initiative of DILl not only for western drugs but also herbs. So, academia of oriental medicine should make an effort to progress herb-related DILl studies. We describe a patient of acute liver injury which had been caused by comfrey, albizzia julibrissin, ulmus davidiana var. japonica, red ginseng. We hope that this report helps for studying the diagnosis and management of herb-derived DILl. and for establishing a standard of oriental therapy to DILL.

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A study on Anwareness for Improvement of Oriental Medical Care System in Community People (한방의료개선에 대한 지역사회주민의 의식조사)

  • Bae Joo-Han;Nam Chul-Hyun;Wie Gwang-Bog
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.126-136
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    • 1997
  • To procide basic data for improvement of oriental medical care system, the questionnaire interview was carried out with community peoples, over 20 years old, selected randomly in Seoul, Pusan, Taegu and Taejon err. from 10th Mar. to 20th Apr. 1996. The result were summarized as follows: 1. In the general characteristics of subjects, the highest portion of each part was 52.4% of male, 22.4% of thirties, 37.1% of college graduates, 19.1% of married, 30.6% of town dwellers, 63.3% of muddle social class, 26.6% of housewife, 19.3% of student, 16.6% officer and 11.6% of professional technician. 2. The portion of subjects agree to open oriental clinic in western medicine hospital was 60.0%, that of disagreement was 20.1%, Among 60.0% of agreement group, the high rate was showed in female, fifties, middle school graduates, unemployed, middle social level. 3. The rate of positive responses in system of a herb specialist was 64.7%, that of negative responses was 11.6%. Among positive responses, the groups of high rate were male. twenties, above college graduates, student, middle-high social level and city dwellers. 4. In the question whether a pack of herb medicine should be included in medical insurance or not, the rate of agreement was 74.3%, that of disagreement was 4.1%. Amount agreement subjects, the high rate was showed in male, young age, high educated, city dwellers, professional technician middle social class. 5. In the cost of oriental medical care, the portion was divided by 70.3% of expensiveness,25.6% of moderate, 4.1% of low price. among 70.3% of high price, the high rate was in female, forties, agrolivestock-fishery, and town dwellers. 6. In the question what the herb doctor should do for the improvement of oriental medicine, the highest rate was 54.2% in further study. The next was 23.0% in need of western medical and 9.1% in no complain in present situation. Among 54.2% of further study, the high rate was showed in male, forties, high school graduate, profession technician, high social level, christian, married and city dwellers. 7. About institution of oriental care, 86.8% of subjects answered to need of improvement, 8.0% of them replied no problem as present. Amount 86.8% of subjects, the high rate was showed in male, twenties, above college graduate, sales, singles, high social level and city dwellers. 8. About necessity of western medical care instrument in oriental medical hospital, the rate of sightly need was 47.5%, inevitably need was 37.7%, no need was 6.3%, the Positive subjects were showed high rate in male, officer, singer, the younger age, the higher educated, better social level and city dwellers. These results might be useful information for establishing of oriental medical care policies, which open oriental medical clinic in western medical hospital, equip western medical care instrument in oriental medical hospital, improve oriental medical care instrument carry out a herb specialist system, balance the resonable medical care cost and effort for further study & research on oriental medicine to satisfy increasing need of oriental medicine.

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Overview of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Need for Therapeutic Strategy using Traditional Korean Medicine (당뇨병성 말초 신경병증의 개괄과 한의학적 연구의 필요성)

  • Kim, Jin-Mi;Youn, Sung-Sik;An, So-Hyun;Choi, Jeong-Sik;Cho, Chung-Sik;Son, Chang-Gue;Kim, Chul-Jung
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • 제30권5호
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    • pp.127-136
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    • 2009
  • Objective: This study aimed to analyze the current status of treatments and patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and then map out of a strategy for development of generalized-treatments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Traditional Korean Medicine. Methods: We selected research materials from various databases such as PubMed, Google, KStudy, KoreanTK, OIM, KOMS and books. Also, to understand current tendencies of medical examination and treatment related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, we requested Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service clinical data from 2003 to 2007. Results: It is reported that the incidence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy is increasing in an aging society. The medical fees of National Health Insurance related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy show a year-on-year increase. There are no particularly effective therapies for diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Western medicine, and in some papers, it was reported that treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Traditional Korean Medicine was effective. However, patients usually visit on Western medical center rather than seek Traditional Korean Medicine. To take charge of clinical fields related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy by Traditional Korean Medicine, we need more studies and experiments of diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Traditional Korean Medicine and should make a standardized protocol. Conclusion: Various studies related with diabetic peripheral neuropathy using Traditional Korean Medicine will have to be undertaken hereafter. We expect that Traditional Korean Medicine will play a vital role in treating of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

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Concepts of Integrative Medicine and its Relationship with TKM (Traditional Korean Medicine) (통합의학의 개념 및 한의학과의 관계)

  • Lee, Tae-Hyung;Kim, Nam-Il
    • Korean Journal of Oriental Medicine
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    • 제17권3호
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    • pp.35-42
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    • 2011
  • Objectives : The terms, CAM and Integrative Medicine, have been often used to conceptualize relation between TKM and western medicine in Korea. But both terms often lead to confusion since the backgrounds of those were not being properly discussed. Methods : We researched the concepts of CAM and Integrative Medicine through the changes in definitions and research methods. Results : Although modern medical verification of CAM showed some results through scientific researches, there existed certain limitations. The term Integrative Medicine newly emerged for this reason. The rise of the new term came to criticize existing research methodologies such as RCTs or SRs. However in Korea, Integrative Medicine has often been misunderstood as a unification of two different medical systems. Conclusions : Thus, in future research of relationship between TKM and western medicine, debates on plausibility & philosophical background of TKM, and research methodology are indispensable.

Study on the Direction of Policies to Manage and Develop Herbs and their Products (한약 및 한약제제 관리와 연구개발 정책방향에 관한 연구)

  • 신현규
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.14-24
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    • 2000
  • Objectives : To direct methods of management and development of herbs and their derived products, and at the end of this study to inform the process of making new herbal drug regulations in Korea. Methods : This study analyzed the regulations and laws of western medicine drugs. Results : We have got some herbal prescriptions which are not in the eleven books of oriental medicine now in use but which have proved effective. We need to establish standards for permissions to produce medical products through those prescriptions. Besides, we need the special permissions to produce herbal products through prescriptions, especially those which have been used to treat incurable diseases. And, we can contribute to globalization of oriental medicine and to well situating of herb products and medicinal acupunctures if we produce them according to international standards. It is thought that herbal medicine has no side effect in the medical society in Korea. But, it is getting popular to administer herbal medicine and western medicine together. Thus, the side effects of taking both medicines at the same time should be documented. Conclusions : Herbal medicines and herbal products should be under the control over the whole process of production, circulation, and sales. Now, it is time for herbal medicine to be known to all over the world. Therefore, herbal medicine must meet and adhere to the standards set by the western society and WHO.

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A Case Report on Asthma Which was Diagnosed as Han-po-youl (한포열천(寒包熱喘)으로 진단된 천식환자 1례)

  • Lee, Su-Hyoun;Sun, Yung-Chen;Lee, Seon-Yeop;Park, Bong-Woo;Byun, Sung-Bum;Jeong, Ji-Ye;Lee, Si-Hyeong
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.173-180
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    • 2013
  • Objectives : A 55-year-old male patient whose symptoms were not improved by western drugs(including steroids) was hospitalized in Korean medical hospital for 22 days. Methods : This patient was diagnosed as Han-po-yeol(寒包熱) and treated with herbal decoctions, acupuncture, and moxibustion. And he answered the quality of life questionnaire for adult Korean asthmatics (QLQAKA) at 1st, 15th, and 22th day of hospitalization. Results : After 2 weeks herbal medical treatment, score of QLQAKA was increased by 0.53 point. Conclusion : This result suggest that Korean medical treatment has the potential for asthma patients who did not responded to western drugs.

A Case Report of the Effect of Korean Medicine on Liver Function Test of Drug-Induced Liver Injury Patient Treated with Western Medicine (약인성 간손상 환자에게 협진을 위한 한약의 추가 처방이 간수치에 미치는 영향에 대한 증례보고)

  • Lee, Bo-Ram;Kim, Won-Il
    • Herbal Formula Science
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    • 제22권1호
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    • pp.193-200
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    • 2014
  • Objective : The purpose of this study is to report that patient diagnosed as drug-induced liver injury treated with herbal and western medicine improve liver function test. Methods : We treated the patient diagnosed as drug-induced liver injury caused by antibiotics with Hepatotonics and Cheonggan-tang Gagam(淸肝湯加減). Then, We followed up the result of liver function test. After the result of liver function test improved, we diagnosed the patient with Korean medical methods, and evaluated the symptom of Cerebral infarction and liver function test treating the patient with Jihwangumja (地黃飮子). Result : After our treatment, Liver function test and symptoms of Cerebral infarction result improved. Conclusion : Use of Western medicine with herbal medicine can improved liver function test of drug-induced liver injury effectively and herbal medicine do not disturb the liver function.

Diffusion and Process of the Oriental Medicine in France : In a case of the acupuncture (프랑스에서 한의학의 보급과 제도화 과정 : 침술의 경우)

  • Kim, Mn-Ho
    • Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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    • 제14권1호
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    • pp.125-135
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    • 2010
  • The aim of this study is to observe the spread and implementation of acupuncture as an official medical treatment in France. This research is based on the study of the scientific magazine produced by the Association of Acupuncturist Doctors of France from 1945 to 2008 as well as medical and sociological studies. Western medicine was introduced and spread in Korea about one hundred years ago and is the foundation of modern Korean medicine. Nowadays it is more commonly employed than traditional Oriental medicine. Oriental medicine was introduced in France in the 17th century but only acupuncture gained notoriety. The French Faculty of Medicine officially chose to legalize acupuncture after WWII but only allowed doctors to study acupuncture. It takes three years to obtain an Inter-University Degree(DIU) in acupuncture therapy. Why would the Faculty of Medicine make a holistic treatment system official that is in opposition to the systematic treatment method of the Western medicine? The second question posed is, does Western Academia still recognize acupuncture as a viable treatment method? The final question addressed is, has acupuncture any real impact on medical treatment of the French Society?