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

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Total 55 papers

All Wellness / Restoration Gongjindan (拱辰丹) Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) Gwanjeoldan (關節丹) Hyangseongpajeokhwan (響聲破笛丸) Mental Health Skin Conditions Digestive Disorders Respiratory Conditions ENT Disorders Neurological Disorders Pediatric / Adolescent Care Women's Health / Infertility Men's Health / Urology Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic Private Inpatient Room Traffic Accident Aftercare Pediatric Traffic Accident Workers' Compensation Lower Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Elbow Pain Wrist / Hand Pain Hip Pain Knee Pain Ankle / Foot Pain TMJ Disorder
Before-After Wellness / Restoration

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Korean Medicine Exercise Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Physical Strength Enhancement in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Min WK, Kim EJ, Lee SG, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

33% Physical strength indicator improvement rate
65 patients Participants

Combined Korean medicine exercise therapy and herbal medicine is an effective integrative health management method for physical strength enhancement in middle-aged and older adults.

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Before-After Wellness / Restoration

Pre-Post Comparison Study of Combined Korean Medicine Exercise Therapy and Herbal Medicine for Physical Strength Enhancement in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Min WK, Kim EJ, Lee SG, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
33% Physical strength indicator improvement rate
65 patients Participants

Summary

Korean medicine exercise therapy (qigong, Doin) and physical strength enhancement herbal medicine were combined for 8 weeks in 65 middle-aged and older adults aged 50-70, with pre-post comparison. Physical strength indicators including grip strength, balance, and walking speed significantly improved.

Key Conclusion

Combined Korean medicine exercise therapy and herbal medicine is an effective integrative health management method for physical strength enhancement in middle-aged and older adults.

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Cross-Sectional Wellness / Restoration

Cold Prevention Effect of Korean Medicine Immunity Enhancement Program: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Ahn YC, Woo HS, Son CG, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

38% Cold incidence reduction rate
800 patients Participants

Korean medicine immunity enhancement program is effective for cold prevention and has preventive medicine value.

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Cross-Sectional Wellness / Restoration

Cold Prevention Effect of Korean Medicine Immunity Enhancement Program: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Ahn YC, Woo HS, Son CG, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
38% Cold incidence reduction rate
800 patients Participants

Summary

A cross-sectional survey study comparing cold incidence rates between 400 Korean medicine immunity enhancement program participants and 400 non-participants. The program participation group had significantly fewer cold incidence episodes over the past year.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine immunity enhancement program is effective for cold prevention and has preventive medicine value.

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Narrative Review Wellness / Restoration

Narrative Review on Antioxidant Effects of Herbal Tonifying Prescriptions

Song MY, Park JM, Lee GM, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)

N/A Review study
38 studies Analyzed papers

Herbal tonifying prescriptions exert cellular protection and anti-aging effects through various antioxidant pathways.

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Narrative Review Wellness / Restoration

Narrative Review on Antioxidant Effects of Herbal Tonifying Prescriptions

Song MY, Park JM, Lee GM, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2022)
N/A Review study
38 studies Analyzed papers

Summary

A narrative review on antioxidant mechanisms and effects of herbal tonifying prescriptions. Antioxidant activities and related research on major tonifying prescriptions including Sipjeondaebo-tang, Gyeongokgo, and Gongjin-dan were comprehensively organized.

Key Conclusion

Herbal tonifying prescriptions exert cellular protection and anti-aging effects through various antioxidant pathways.

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Case Study Wellness / Restoration

Korean Medicine Holistic Health Program Effect for Workplace Stress Management: A Case Series

Lee BH, Kang SY, Choi SM, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

56% Stress index reduction rate
10 patients Number of cases

Korean medicine holistic health program is useful for stress management and quality of life improvement in office workers.

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Case Study Wellness / Restoration

Korean Medicine Holistic Health Program Effect for Workplace Stress Management: A Case Series

Lee BH, Kang SY, Choi SM, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
56% Stress index reduction rate
10 patients Number of cases

Summary

A case series performing Korean medicine holistic health program including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and meditation for 4 weeks in 10 office workers. Improvements were observed in cortisol levels, stress index, and sleep quality.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine holistic health program is useful for stress management and quality of life improvement in office workers.

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Meta-Analysis Wellness / Restoration

Meta-Analysis of Telomere Length Changes with Korean Medicine Anti-Aging Treatment

Lee JA, Shin YC, Jang SB, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

15% Telomere length preservation rate
780 patients Total participants

Korean medicine anti-aging treatment shows positive effects on maintaining telomere length, a cellular aging indicator.

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Meta-Analysis Wellness / Restoration

Meta-Analysis of Telomere Length Changes with Korean Medicine Anti-Aging Treatment

Lee JA, Shin YC, Jang SB, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
15% Telomere length preservation rate
780 patients Total participants

Summary

A meta-analysis evaluating the effects of Korean medicine anti-aging treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion) on telomere length. Analysis of 11 studies showed telomere length reduction was significantly suppressed in the Korean medicine treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine anti-aging treatment shows positive effects on maintaining telomere length, a cellular aging indicator.

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Narrative Review Wellness / Restoration

Comparative Study of Active Component Extraction Rates by Herbal Decoction Temperature

Hwang JY, Bae KH, Song YR et al.

생약학회지 (2024)

+34% Glycoside Preservation Rate
+52% Essential Oil Preservation
+21% Total Efficacy Markers

Low-temperature extraction at 85°C preserved heat-sensitive glycosides and essential oil components an average of 34% more than high-temperature extraction at 100°C, with significantly superior total efficacy marker components.

2024
Narrative Review Wellness / Restoration

Comparative Study of Active Component Extraction Rates by Herbal Decoction Temperature

Hwang JY, Bae KH, Song YR et al. 생약학회지 (2024)
+34% Glycoside Preservation Rate
+52% Essential Oil Preservation
+21% Total Efficacy Markers

Summary

Active component contents of 20 major medicinal herbs were comparatively analyzed by HPLC under 70°C, 85°C, and 100°C extraction conditions.

Key Conclusion

Low-temperature extraction at 85°C preserved heat-sensitive glycosides and essential oil components an average of 34% more than high-temperature extraction at 100°C, with significantly superior total efficacy marker components.

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Systematic Review Wellness / Restoration

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Hepatotoxicity Risk in Herbal Medicine Treatment

Park MJ, Seo JH, Kim DH et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

15,847 subjects Subjects Analyzed
0.28% Liver Abnormality Incidence
1/3-1/5 level vs Western Medicine

The incidence of liver function abnormalities with herbal medicine prescribed by qualified Korean medicine doctors was 0.28%, significantly lower than conventional pharmaceuticals (0.7-1.4%). Concerns about hepatotoxicity from herbal medicine are overestimated.

2023
Systematic Review Wellness / Restoration

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Hepatotoxicity Risk in Herbal Medicine Treatment

Park MJ, Seo JH, Kim DH et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
15,847 subjects Subjects Analyzed
0.28% Liver Abnormality Incidence
1/3-1/5 level vs Western Medicine

Summary

Meta-analysis of 45 studies (total 15,847 subjects) published from 2010-2023 on the incidence of liver function abnormalities during herbal medicine treatment.

Key Conclusion

The incidence of liver function abnormalities with herbal medicine prescribed by qualified Korean medicine doctors was 0.28%, significantly lower than conventional pharmaceuticals (0.7-1.4%). Concerns about hepatotoxicity from herbal medicine are overestimated.

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