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

Research Papers
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Total 1642 papers

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Correlation Between Gut Microbiome Changes and Weight Loss in Korean Medicine Diet

Moon JY, Cha WS, Ko SG, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)

45 subjects Number of Participants
r=0.72 Correlation Coefficient

Korean medicine diet improves gut microbiome balance, which acts as one of the mechanisms for weight reduction.

Cohort Study Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Correlation Between Gut Microbiome Changes and Weight Loss in Korean Medicine Diet

Moon JY, Cha WS, Ko SG, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2024)
45 subjects Number of Participants
r=0.72 Correlation Coefficient

Summary

Gut microbiome (16S rRNA) changes were analyzed in 45 patients receiving Korean medicine diet treatment. After treatment, the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio normalized, and these changes showed a significant correlation with weight reduction.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine diet improves gut microbiome balance, which acts as one of the mechanisms for weight reduction.

RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Effect of Sasang Constitutional Tailored Treatment for Taeumin Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Baek YH, Jang ES, Lee SW, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

8.2kg Tailored Group Weight Reduction
70 subjects Number of Participants

Sasang constitutional medicine-based tailored Korean medicine obesity treatment demonstrates superior weight loss effects compared to general prescriptions.

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Effect of Sasang Constitutional Tailored Treatment for Taeumin Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Baek YH, Jang ES, Lee SW, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
8.2kg Tailored Group Weight Reduction
70 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Seventy Taeumin obese patients were divided into a constitutional tailored herbal medicine group and a general herbal medicine group, and treatment effects were compared over 16 weeks. The constitutional tailored group showed significantly greater weight reduction (8.2 kg vs 5.1 kg) and waist circumference reduction.

Key Conclusion

Sasang constitutional medicine-based tailored Korean medicine obesity treatment demonstrates superior weight loss effects compared to general prescriptions.

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Effect of Acupuncture on Leptin and Ghrelin Hormones in Obese Patients

Won JH, Byun SH, Kim DY, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

22% Ghrelin Reduction Rate
60 subjects Number of Participants

Acupuncture normalizes appetite-regulating hormones and provides a physiological basis for obesity treatment.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Effect of Acupuncture on Leptin and Ghrelin Hormones in Obese Patients

Won JH, Byun SH, Kim DY, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
22% Ghrelin Reduction Rate
60 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Blood leptin and ghrelin concentrations before and after acupuncture treatment were measured in 60 obese patients. After 8 weeks of acupuncture, leptin decreased by 18% and ghrelin decreased by 22%, demonstrating normalization of appetite-regulating hormones.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture normalizes appetite-regulating hormones and provides a physiological basis for obesity treatment.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Study on Basal Metabolic Rate Enhancement Effect of Korean Medicine Diet Capsules

Seo AR, Lim ST, Yoo HJ, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

8.7% Basal Metabolic Rate Increase
50 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine diet capsules increase basal metabolic rate to promote weight loss.

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Study on Basal Metabolic Rate Enhancement Effect of Korean Medicine Diet Capsules

Seo AR, Lim ST, Yoo HJ, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
8.7% Basal Metabolic Rate Increase
50 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Herbal medicine extract capsules were administered for 8 weeks to 50 obese women, and changes in basal metabolic rate (BMR) were measured by indirect calorimetry. The capsule administration group showed an average BMR increase of 8.7%, accompanied by weight reduction.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine diet capsules increase basal metabolic rate to promote weight loss.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

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.

RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

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.

Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

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.

Systematic Review Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

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.

RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

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.

RCT Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

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.

Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Safety Profile of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment: A Meta-Analysis of Adverse Event Incidence

Im JY, Cho WS, Ha IH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)

4.2% Adverse Event Incidence
22 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment is generally safe with very low adverse event incidence.

Meta-Analysis Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Safety Profile of Korean Medicine Cosmetic Treatment: A Meta-Analysis of Adverse Event Incidence

Im JY, Cho WS, Ha IH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2021)
4.2% Adverse Event Incidence
22 studies Number of Reviewed Studies

Summary

Adverse event incidence of Korean medicine cosmetic treatment (acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding) was meta-analyzed across 22 clinical studies. The overall adverse event incidence was low at 4.2% (95% CI: 2.8-5.9%), and serious adverse events accounted for only 0.3%.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine cosmetic treatment is generally safe with very low adverse event incidence.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Survey of Neck Lifting Effects and Patient Satisfaction with Thread Embedding

Kim YR, Jung HJ, Choi AR, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019)

4.3/5 Patient Satisfaction
42 subjects Number of Participants

Thread embedding is effective for neck lifting and shows high patient satisfaction.

Before-After Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Survey of Neck Lifting Effects and Patient Satisfaction with Thread Embedding

Kim YR, Jung HJ, Choi AR, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2019)
4.3/5 Patient Satisfaction
42 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Changes in neck angle and satisfaction were investigated in 42 patients who received thread embedding for neck sagging. The average neck angle improved by 12 degrees, and patient satisfaction was 4.3 out of 5 points.

Key Conclusion

Thread embedding is effective for neck lifting and shows high patient satisfaction.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Combined Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture and LED Phototherapy for Acne Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ku BC, Won JY, Song MY, et al.

Phytomedicine (2024)

82% Lesion Reduction Rate
70 subjects Number of Participants

The combination of cosmetic pharmacopuncture and LED phototherapy demonstrates synergistic effects in acne treatment.

RCT Geum! Maek! Beauty Clinic

Effect of Combined Cosmetic Pharmacopuncture and LED Phototherapy for Acne Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ku BC, Won JY, Song MY, et al. Phytomedicine (2024)
82% Lesion Reduction Rate
70 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Seventy patients with moderate acne were divided into a pharmacopuncture monotherapy group, an LED monotherapy group, and a combined group, and treated for 8 weeks. The acne lesion reduction rate of the combined group was 82%, significantly higher than the monotherapy groups (pharmacopuncture 61%, LED 57%).

Key Conclusion

The combination of cosmetic pharmacopuncture and LED phototherapy demonstrates synergistic effects in acne treatment.