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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Meta-Analysis of Obesity Treatment Effect of Bangpungtongseong-san

Jung JY, Kim AR, Choi JB, et al.

Phytomedicine (2021)

MD -3.21kg Mean Difference
16 studies Number of Reviewed RCTs

Bangpungtongseong-san demonstrates significant effects on weight and body fat reduction in obese patients with a high level of evidence.

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Meta-Analysis of Obesity Treatment Effect of Bangpungtongseong-san

Jung JY, Kim AR, Choi JB, et al. Phytomedicine (2021)
MD -3.21kg Mean Difference
16 studies Number of Reviewed RCTs

Summary

The obesity treatment effect of Bangpungtongseong-san was meta-analyzed across 16 randomized controlled trials. The Bangpungtongseong-san group showed significant weight reduction (MD: -3.21 kg, 95% CI: -4.15 to -2.27) and body fat percentage reduction.

Key Conclusion

Bangpungtongseong-san demonstrates significant effects on weight and body fat reduction in obese patients with a high level of evidence.

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Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Visceral Fat Reduction Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine Prescription: An Abdominal CT-Based Cohort Study

Park JH, Song MY, Cho JH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)

21.3cm² Visceral Fat Reduction
65 subjects Number of Participants

Combined herbal medicine prescriptions significantly reduce visceral fat and may contribute to metabolic syndrome prevention.

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Visceral Fat Reduction Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine Prescription: An Abdominal CT-Based Cohort Study

Park JH, Song MY, Cho JH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023)
21.3cm² Visceral Fat Reduction
65 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

A combined herbal medicine prescription was administered for 12 weeks to 65 patients with visceral obesity (visceral fat area ≥100 cm² on abdominal CT), and visceral fat changes were measured by abdominal CT. Visceral fat area decreased by an average of 21.3 cm².

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine prescriptions significantly reduce visceral fat and may contribute to metabolic syndrome prevention.

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Appetite Suppression Effect of Auricular Acupuncture: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Lee MH, Shin JC, Hwang DS, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2022)

45% Appetite Reduction Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Auricular acupuncture has significant effects on appetite suppression and can be utilized as an adjunctive therapy for obesity treatment.

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Appetite Suppression Effect of Auricular Acupuncture: A Randomized Double-Blind Study

Lee MH, Shin JC, Hwang DS, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2022)
45% Appetite Reduction Rate
80 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Eighty overweight adults were divided into an auricular acupuncture treatment group and a placebo group, and appetite changes were evaluated over 8 weeks. The auricular acupuncture group showed a 45% reduction in appetite scores (VAS), and snacking frequency decreased significantly.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture has significant effects on appetite suppression and can be utilized as an adjunctive therapy for obesity treatment.

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Systematic Review of Weight Loss Effect and Safety of Mahuang-Containing Herbal Medicine

Cho SH, Yoon JH, Kim WK, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

24 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4.5kg Additional Weight Loss Effect

Mahuang herbal medicine at appropriate doses is effective for obesity treatment and can be used within established safety ranges.

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Systematic Review of Weight Loss Effect and Safety of Mahuang-Containing Herbal Medicine

Cho SH, Yoon JH, Kim WK, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
24 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
4.5kg Additional Weight Loss Effect

Summary

The obesity treatment effect and safety of Mahuang (Ephedra sinica)-containing herbal medicine were systematically analyzed across 24 clinical studies. The Mahuang herbal medicine group showed an average additional weight reduction of 4.5 kg, and no cardiovascular adverse events occurred.

Key Conclusion

Mahuang herbal medicine at appropriate doses is effective for obesity treatment and can be used within established safety ranges.

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Weight Loss Effect of Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim JY, Lee SH, Park DW, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

6.8kg Average Weight Reduction
100 subjects Number of Participants

The Korean medicine obesity treatment program demonstrates significant weight loss and body fat reduction effects.

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Weight Loss Effect of Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim JY, Lee SH, Park DW, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
6.8kg Average Weight Reduction
100 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

One hundred adults with BMI ≥25 were divided into a Korean medicine diet group and a lifestyle modification control group and treated for 12 weeks. The Korean medicine group showed an average weight reduction of 6.8 kg, with a 4.2% reduction in body fat percentage.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine obesity treatment program demonstrates significant weight loss and body fat reduction effects.

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Appetite Regulation and Metabolic Improvement Effects of Acupuncture: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Abdi H, Zhao B, Darbandi M, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

24% Appetite Hormone Reduction
4.7cm Waist Circumference Reduction
76 subjects Study Subjects

Acupuncture is effective for natural appetite reduction and abdominal obesity improvement through regulation of appetite-related hormones.

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Appetite Regulation and Metabolic Improvement Effects of Acupuncture: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Abdi H, Zhao B, Darbandi M, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
24% Appetite Hormone Reduction
4.7cm Waist Circumference Reduction
76 subjects Study Subjects

Summary

A pre-post comparison study administered ear acupuncture and body acupuncture for 8 weeks to 76 overweight/obese patients. After treatment, ghrelin (appetite-stimulating hormone) decreased by 24% and leptin (satiety hormone) increased by 19%, confirming appetite regulation effects. Waist circumference decreased by an average of 4.7 cm.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective for natural appetite reduction and abdominal obesity improvement through regulation of appetite-related hormones.

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Combined Effects of Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle Modification in Obesity Treatment: A Meta-Analysis

Cho SH, Kim TH, Whang WW, et al.

Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome (2022)

2.3 BMI Reduction (kg/m²)
71% 6-Month Weight Maintenance Rate
19 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

The combination of herbal medicine and lifestyle modification has greater weight loss effects than monotherapy and is also advantageous for long-term weight maintenance.

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Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Combined Effects of Herbal Medicine and Lifestyle Modification in Obesity Treatment: A Meta-Analysis

Cho SH, Kim TH, Whang WW, et al. Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome (2022)
2.3 BMI Reduction (kg/m²)
71% 6-Month Weight Maintenance Rate
19 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Summary

Nineteen randomized controlled trials (total 2,145 subjects) evaluating the combined effect of herbal medicine and lifestyle modification on obesity were meta-analyzed. The combined group showed an average BMI reduction of 2.3 kg/m², significantly higher than the lifestyle modification monotherapy group (0.9 kg/m²). The 6-month weight maintenance rate was also good at 71%.

Key Conclusion

The combination of herbal medicine and lifestyle modification has greater weight loss effects than monotherapy and is also advantageous for long-term weight maintenance.

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Weight Loss Effect of Herbal Medicine for Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JH, Cho JH, Kim YJ, et al.

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (2023)

5.2kg Average Weight Reduction
23% Visceral Fat Reduction
12 weeks Treatment Duration

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for weight loss along with visceral fat reduction and contributes to metabolic indicator improvement.

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Weight Loss Effect of Herbal Medicine for Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Park JH, Cho JH, Kim YJ, et al. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice (2023)
5.2kg Average Weight Reduction
23% Visceral Fat Reduction
12 weeks Treatment Duration

Summary

A 12-week randomized controlled trial compared a herbal medicine treatment group with a placebo group in 128 obese patients with BMI ≥25. The herbal medicine group showed an average weight reduction of 5.2 kg, demonstrating a significant difference from the placebo group (1.8 kg). Body fat percentage decreased by 4.8 percentage points, and visceral fat area on abdominal CT decreased by 23%.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment is effective for weight loss along with visceral fat reduction and contributes to metabolic indicator improvement.

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