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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Sitz Bath for Anal Disease (Anal Fistula)

Park BS, Kang JH, Lee EH, et al.

Techniques in Coloproctology (2023)

6.5 days Healing Time↓
12% Recurrence Rate
65 subjects Participants

Herbal sitz bath promotes healing and prevents recurrence after anal fistula surgery.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Cohort Study of Herbal Sitz Bath for Anal Disease (Anal Fistula)

Park BS, Kang JH, Lee EH, et al. Techniques in Coloproctology (2023)
6.5 days Healing Time↓
12% Recurrence Rate
65 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty-five patients after anal fistula surgery were followed for 8 weeks, divided into herbal sitz bath and non-bath groups. The sitz bath group showed wound healing time shortened by an average of 6.5 days and a recurrence rate of 12%, significantly lower than 28% in controls.

Key Conclusion

Herbal sitz bath promotes healing and prevents recurrence after anal fistula surgery.

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Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture for Acid Reflux: A Meta-analysis

Yoo SR, Lee SY, Kim KW, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)

12 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
-2.8 episodes Reflux↓/week
Auricular acupuncture Treatment Method

Auricular acupuncture is an effective non-pharmacological management option for acid reflux.

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Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Effect of Auricular Acupuncture for Acid Reflux: A Meta-analysis

Yoo SR, Lee SY, Kim KW, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2024)
12 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
-2.8 episodes Reflux↓/week
Auricular acupuncture Treatment Method

Summary

Twelve RCTs evaluating the effect of auricular acupuncture on acid reflux were meta-analyzed. Auricular acupuncture (Stomach point, Esophagus point) demonstrated significant effects on reduced reflux frequency (MD: -2.8 episodes/week) and GERD-Q score improvement.

Key Conclusion

Auricular acupuncture is an effective non-pharmacological management option for acid reflux.

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Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Predictive Model of Gut Microbiota and Herbal Medicine Treatment Response: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Kang YH, Moon SJ, Cho WS, et al.

Microbiome (2023)

250 subjects Participants
78% Predictive Accuracy
P/B ratio Predictive Marker

Gut microbiota analysis can be utilized for personalized herbal medicine prescription.

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Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Predictive Model of Gut Microbiota and Herbal Medicine Treatment Response: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Kang YH, Moon SJ, Cho WS, et al. Microbiome (2023)
250 subjects Participants
78% Predictive Accuracy
P/B ratio Predictive Marker

Summary

Gut microbiota composition and herbal medicine treatment response were analyzed in 250 patients with digestive disorders to develop a predictive model. The Prevotella/Bacteroides ratio predicted herbal treatment response with 78% accuracy.

Key Conclusion

Gut microbiota analysis can be utilized for personalized herbal medicine prescription.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Injinssuk-tang for Liver Function Improvement

Bae HS, Choi HS, Lee KH, et al.

Journal of Hepatology (2024)

52% ALT↓
45% GGT↓
80 subjects Participants

Injinssuk-tang demonstrates equivalent efficacy to silymarin in improving liver function.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Injinssuk-tang for Liver Function Improvement

Bae HS, Choi HS, Lee KH, et al. Journal of Hepatology (2024)
52% ALT↓
45% GGT↓
80 subjects Participants

Summary

Eighty patients with abnormal liver function (elevated ALT) were compared over 12 weeks between Injinssuk-tang and silymarin groups. The herbal group showed equivalent reductions in ALT (-52%) and GGT (-45%) compared to silymarin.

Key Conclusion

Injinssuk-tang demonstrates equivalent efficacy to silymarin in improving liver function.

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Narrative Review Digestive Disorders

Brain-Gut Axis Modulation by Acupuncture for Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review

Shin SM, Bae GE, Kim KW, et al.

Pain Research & Management (2023)

20 papers Reviewed Papers
ACC modulation Central Mechanism
Serotonin Gut Mechanism

Acupuncture modulates chronic abdominal pain at multiple levels of the brain-gut axis.

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Narrative Review Digestive Disorders

Brain-Gut Axis Modulation by Acupuncture for Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Narrative Review

Shin SM, Bae GE, Kim KW, et al. Pain Research & Management (2023)
20 papers Reviewed Papers
ACC modulation Central Mechanism
Serotonin Gut Mechanism

Summary

Twenty articles on the brain-gut axis modulation mechanism of acupuncture for chronic abdominal pain were reviewed. Acupuncture demonstrated effects on ACC (anterior cingulate cortex) activity modulation and intestinal serotonin homeostasis restoration.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture modulates chronic abdominal pain at multiple levels of the brain-gut axis.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Banhasasim-tang for Functional Dyspepsia

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

Gut (2024)

55% Symptom Reduction
150 subjects Participants
Gastric emptying↑ Motility Improvement

Banhasasim-tang is effective in alleviating symptoms and improving gastric motility in functional dyspepsia.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Banhasasim-tang for Functional Dyspepsia

Kim SH, Lee JH, Park JY, et al. Gut (2024)
55% Symptom Reduction
150 subjects Participants
Gastric emptying↑ Motility Improvement

Summary

A double-blind comparison was conducted in 150 patients with functional dyspepsia, randomized to Banhasasim-tang or placebo for 8 weeks. The herbal group demonstrated a 55% reduction in FD symptom scores and significantly shortened gastric emptying time.

Key Conclusion

Banhasasim-tang is effective in alleviating symptoms and improving gastric motility in functional dyspepsia.

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Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Reflux Esophagitis

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al.

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)

20 studies Analyzed Papers
RR 1.35 Symptom Improvement
Relapse↓ Long-term Effect

Acupuncture is effective as adjunctive therapy to PPI for symptom management and relapse prevention in reflux esophagitis.

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Systematic Review Digestive Disorders

Systematic Review of Acupuncture for Reflux Esophagitis

Shin MK, Choi AR, Kang BK, et al. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (2023)
20 studies Analyzed Papers
RR 1.35 Symptom Improvement
Relapse↓ Long-term Effect

Summary

Twenty studies evaluating the effect of acupuncture on reflux esophagitis were systematically reviewed. Acupuncture combined with PPI showed significant effects on symptom improvement (RR: 1.35) and relapse prevention.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective as adjunctive therapy to PPI for symptom management and relapse prevention in reflux esophagitis.

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Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Tongxieyao-fang Herbal Formula for Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D)

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al.

World Journal of Gastroenterology (2024)

16 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
45% IBS-SSS↓
Stool normalization Bristol Improvement

Tongxieyao-fang is effective in normalizing symptoms and stool form in diarrhea-predominant IBS.

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Meta-Analysis Digestive Disorders

Meta-analysis of Tongxieyao-fang Herbal Formula for Diarrhea-Predominant IBS (IBS-D)

Oh SE, Moon KW, Han CH, et al. World Journal of Gastroenterology (2024)
16 RCTs Analyzed RCTs
45% IBS-SSS↓
Stool normalization Bristol Improvement

Summary

Sixteen RCTs evaluating the effect of Tongxieyao-fang for diarrhea-predominant IBS were meta-analyzed. The herbal group showed significant improvement in IBS-SSS (-45%) and stool form (Bristol Scale).

Key Conclusion

Tongxieyao-fang is effective in normalizing symptoms and stool form in diarrhea-predominant IBS.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Gastric Mucosal Recovery Effect of Wiryeong-tang for Chronic Gastritis: A Cohort Study

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al.

Journal of Gastroenterology (2023)

42% Mucosal Recovery Rate
120 subjects Participants
24 weeks Follow-up Period

Wiryeong-tang promotes gastric mucosal recovery in chronic gastritis.

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Cohort Study Digestive Disorders

Gastric Mucosal Recovery Effect of Wiryeong-tang for Chronic Gastritis: A Cohort Study

Park SJ, Lee EH, Kim TH, et al. Journal of Gastroenterology (2023)
42% Mucosal Recovery Rate
120 subjects Participants
24 weeks Follow-up Period

Summary

A total of 120 patients with chronic gastritis were followed for 24 weeks, divided into Wiryeong-tang and non-treatment groups, with endoscopic evaluation. The herbal group demonstrated a 42% improvement rate in gastric mucosal atrophy, significantly higher than 18% in controls.

Key Conclusion

Wiryeong-tang promotes gastric mucosal recovery in chronic gastritis.

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Before-After Digestive Disorders

Gas Expulsion Effect of Moxibustion for Abdominal Bloating: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al.

Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2024)

3.5 cm Abdominal Circumference↓
58% Symptom Improvement
60 subjects Participants

Moxibustion is effective in promoting gas expulsion and alleviating abdominal bloating symptoms.

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Before-After Digestive Disorders

Gas Expulsion Effect of Moxibustion for Abdominal Bloating: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Jung SY, Lim CS, Kim JH, et al. Neurogastroenterology & Motility (2024)
3.5 cm Abdominal Circumference↓
58% Symptom Improvement
60 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty patients with abdominal bloating received abdominal moxibustion for 4 weeks. Abdominal circumference decreased by an average of 3.5 cm and gas-related symptoms improved by 58%.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion is effective in promoting gas expulsion and alleviating abdominal bloating symptoms.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Sasang Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine for Constipation-Predominant IBS

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al.

Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)

4.1/week CSBM Increase
100 subjects Participants
Constitution-tailored Personalized Treatment

Sasang constitution-tailored herbal medicine enhances treatment response in constipation-predominant IBS.

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RCT Digestive Disorders

Randomized Controlled Trial of Sasang Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine for Constipation-Predominant IBS

Baek IH, Kim SY, Park CW, et al. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)
4.1/week CSBM Increase
100 subjects Participants
Constitution-tailored Personalized Treatment

Summary

One hundred patients with constipation-predominant IBS were compared over 8 weeks between Sasang constitution-tailored herbal medicine and standard herbal medicine groups. The tailored group showed CSBM frequency increasing from 1.2 to 4.1 per week, superior to the standard group.

Key Conclusion

Sasang constitution-tailored herbal medicine enhances treatment response in constipation-predominant IBS.

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Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al.

Obstetrics & Gynecology (2024)

180 subjects Participants
38% Symptoms↓
Hospitalization↓ Safety

Acupuncture is a safe non-pharmacological management option for morning sickness.

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Cross-Sectional Digestive Disorders

Safety and Efficacy of Acupuncture for Hyperemesis Gravidarum: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Yoon SH, Cho WS, Lee AR, et al. Obstetrics & Gynecology (2024)
180 subjects Participants
38% Symptoms↓
Hospitalization↓ Safety

Summary

Symptom differences according to acupuncture use were analyzed in 180 pregnant women with morning sickness. The acupuncture group showed 38% lower PUQE nausea/vomiting scores and significantly fewer hospitalizations.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is a safe non-pharmacological management option for morning sickness.

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