• Journal of Haehwa Medicine
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.183-195
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• 2004

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the concept of purpura in the western and oriental medicine. Method: We surveyed the western and oriental medical books from to recent published books. Result and Conclusion: The cause of purpura is devided into two branchs. One is sthenia syndrome includes stomach-heat, blood-heat and abnormal weather in four seasons. The other is asthenia syndrome includes deficiency of stomache energy, spleen asthenia and deficiency of Yin. In children, the cause of purpura is improper diet, inherent defect and the above things. The treatment of oriental medicine is classified into herbal medication, acupuncture therapy and external treatment

• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.127-134
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• 2005

The Henoch-Schnlein Purpura (HSP) is a systemic small vasculitis, characterized by palpable purpura, abdominal pain, hematuria or proteinuria, and arthritis. The etiology is unknown but it is manifested by allergic reaction, so it is called Anaphylactoid Purpura. The prognosis of disease is usually good, but about 50% of patients have experienced recurrences. Oral corticosteroid is treatment of choice, but it cannot prevent recurrence of Disease. We experienced two case of young patients who suffered from the Henoch-Schnlein purpura. We prescripted Mokyangbinrang-hwan, Insamyang-witang, Gwibi-tang. For both two patient, symptoms were much relieved.