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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
Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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Case Study Pediatric / Adolescent Care

Korean Medicine Combined Treatment Case Series for Adolescent Emotional Disorders

Yang SB, Kim SY, Chae HB, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
15 cases Number of Cases
45% Anxiety reduction
12 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

A case report of herbal medicine + auricular acupuncture + meditation applied for 12 weeks to 15 adolescents complaining of emotional disorders. RCMAS anxiety scores decreased by an average of 45%, and school adaptation improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combined treatment shows positive effects on symptom relief and school adaptation in adolescent emotional disorders.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

EEG Changes with Qigong Meditation for Emotion Regulation Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

Son HY, Woo HS, Kang HW, et al.

Mindfulness (2024)

110 subjects Participants
Alpha wave increase Brain Wave Change
DERS Assessment Tool

Long-term practice of qigong meditation improves emotion regulation ability through frontal activity changes.

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Cross-Sectional Mental Health

EEG Changes with Qigong Meditation for Emotion Regulation Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Study

Son HY, Woo HS, Kang HW, et al. Mindfulness (2024)
110 subjects Participants
Alpha wave increase Brain Wave Change
DERS Assessment Tool

Summary

EEG patterns according to qigong meditation training experience were analyzed in 110 adults reporting emotion regulation difficulties. Long-term practitioners showed significantly higher frontal alpha waves and lower emotion regulation scale (DERS) scores.

Key Conclusion

Long-term practice of qigong meditation improves emotion regulation ability through frontal activity changes.

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Narrative Review Mental Health

Effect of Combined Acupuncture Treatment and Psychological Counseling for Anger Control Disorder: A Narrative Review

Chung SH, Roh JD, Min BW, et al.

Aggression and Violent Behavior (2023)

18 sources Reviewed Literature
State anger↓ Main Effect
Combined treatment Treatment Strategy

The combination of acupuncture treatment and psychological counseling is useful for multidimensional treatment of anger control disorder.

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Narrative Review Mental Health

Effect of Combined Acupuncture Treatment and Psychological Counseling for Anger Control Disorder: A Narrative Review

Chung SH, Roh JD, Min BW, et al. Aggression and Violent Behavior (2023)
18 sources Reviewed Literature
State anger↓ Main Effect
Combined treatment Treatment Strategy

Summary

Eighteen articles on the effect of combined acupuncture treatment and psychological counseling for anger control disorder were reviewed. Combined treatment was effective for state anger reduction and anger expression regulation.

Key Conclusion

The combination of acupuncture treatment and psychological counseling is useful for multidimensional treatment of anger control disorder.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Gamisoyo-san for Menopausal Depression and Anxiety

Yoo JH, Ahn YJ, Kim DI, et al.

Menopause (2024)

44% Anxiety Reduction
38% Depression Reduction
Double-blind Study Design

Gamisoyo-san is an effective herbal treatment for menopausal depression and anxiety.

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RCT Women's Health / Infertility

Randomized Double-Blind Trial of Gamisoyo-san for Menopausal Depression and Anxiety

Yoo JH, Ahn YJ, Kim DI, et al. Menopause (2024)
44% Anxiety Reduction
38% Depression Reduction
Double-blind Study Design

Summary

One hundred women with menopausal depressive and anxiety symptoms were double-blind compared between Gamisoyo-san and placebo groups for 12 weeks. HADS anxiety (-44%) and depression (-38%) scores decreased significantly in the Gamisoyo-san group.

Key Conclusion

Gamisoyo-san is an effective herbal treatment for menopausal depression and anxiety.

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Cohort Study Mental Health

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hypersomnia

Go GY, Suh JW, Nam DH, et al.

Sleep and Biological Rhythms (2023)

48% ESS Reduction
65 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Korean medicine treatment effectively improves daytime sleepiness in hypersomnia patients.

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Cohort Study Mental Health

Cohort Study of Korean Medicine Treatment for Hypersomnia

Go GY, Suh JW, Nam DH, et al. Sleep and Biological Rhythms (2023)
48% ESS Reduction
65 subjects Participants
8 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Sixty-five hypersomnia patients were followed for 8 weeks, divided into herbal medicine (modified Bojungikgi-tang) + acupuncture treatment and waiting list groups. ESS daytime sleepiness scores decreased by 48% in the Korean medicine treatment group.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment effectively improves daytime sleepiness in hypersomnia patients.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Modified Okbyeongpung-san for Allergic Rhinitis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim HJ, Cho JH, Nam DH, et al.

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research (2024)

58% TNSS Reduction Rate
156 subjects Participants
p=0.042 Recurrence Significance

Modified Okbyeongpung-san demonstrates equivalent efficacy to conventional medication in allergic rhinitis symptom control and is superior in long-term recurrence prevention.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Modified Okbyeongpung-san for Allergic Rhinitis: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Kim HJ, Cho JH, Nam DH, et al. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Research (2024)
58% TNSS Reduction Rate
156 subjects Participants
p=0.042 Recurrence Significance

Summary

One hundred fifty-six patients with perennial allergic rhinitis were randomized to modified Okbyeongpung-san or loratadine groups for 8 weeks of treatment. The herbal group's TNSS (Total Nasal Symptom Score) reduction rate was 58%, non-inferior to loratadine (49%), with significantly lower recurrence rates 4 weeks after treatment completion.

Key Conclusion

Modified Okbyeongpung-san demonstrates equivalent efficacy to conventional medication in allergic rhinitis symptom control and is superior in long-term recurrence prevention.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Symptom Alleviation Effect of Acupuncture for Nasal Obstruction Accompanying Septal Deviation: A Cohort Study

Yoo DG, Shin SH, Lee JY, et al.

Clinical Otolaryngology (2023)

38% NOSE Score Improvement
22% Nasal Cross-Section Increase
92 subjects Participants

Acupuncture significantly alleviates nasal obstruction symptoms as a conservative pre-surgical treatment for septal deviation.

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Cohort Study ENT Disorders

Symptom Alleviation Effect of Acupuncture for Nasal Obstruction Accompanying Septal Deviation: A Cohort Study

Yoo DG, Shin SH, Lee JY, et al. Clinical Otolaryngology (2023)
38% NOSE Score Improvement
22% Nasal Cross-Section Increase
92 subjects Participants

Summary

Ninety-two patients with septal deviation complaining of nasal obstruction received acupuncture at Yingxiang (LI20), Bitong (EX-HN8), and Yintang (EX-HN3) for 6 weeks. NOSE questionnaire scores improved by an average of 38%, and minimum cross-sectional area on acoustic rhinometry (AR) increased by 22%.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture significantly alleviates nasal obstruction symptoms as a conservative pre-surgical treatment for septal deviation.

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Meta-Analysis ENT Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Nasal Polyps

Moon SK, Jang JY, Woo CH, et al.

Rhinology (2024)

32% Polyp Size Reduction
11% Recurrence Rate (Treatment)
16 studies Analyzed Studies

Korean medicine treatment is an effective complementary strategy for nasal polyp size reduction and postoperative recurrence prevention.

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Meta-Analysis ENT Disorders

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Nasal Polyps

Moon SK, Jang JY, Woo CH, et al. Rhinology (2024)
32% Polyp Size Reduction
11% Recurrence Rate (Treatment)
16 studies Analyzed Studies

Summary

Sixteen clinical studies (1,234 subjects total) evaluating Korean medicine treatment (herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture) for nasal polyps were meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine group demonstrated an average 32% reduction in polyp size, with herbal medicine administration for postoperative recurrence prevention showing significantly lower recurrence rates (11%) compared with controls (28%).

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is an effective complementary strategy for nasal polyp size reduction and postoperative recurrence prevention.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Hyungaeyongyo-tang for Acute Sinusitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SI, Lim JH, Kang WC, et al.

대한한방이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)

45% CT Score Reduction
81% CRP Normalization Rate
63 subjects Participants

Hyungaeyongyo-tang is an effective herbal prescription for inflammatory marker improvement and radiological resolution in acute sinusitis.

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Before-After ENT Disorders

Anti-inflammatory Effect of Hyungaeyongyo-tang for Acute Sinusitis: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Cho SI, Lim JH, Kang WC, et al. 대한한방이비인후피부과학회지 (2023)
45% CT Score Reduction
81% CRP Normalization Rate
63 subjects Participants

Summary

Sixty-three patients with acute sinusitis received Hyungaeyongyo-tang for 2 weeks, with pre- and post-treatment CT findings, CRP, and nasal symptom scores compared. Lund-Mackay CT scores decreased by an average of 45%, and the rate of CRP recovery to normal range reached 81%.

Key Conclusion

Hyungaeyongyo-tang is an effective herbal prescription for inflammatory marker improvement and radiological resolution in acute sinusitis.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Nasal Irrigation for Chronic Sinusitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jeon YJ, Kim SW, Park YJ, et al.

American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy (2024)

52% SNOT-22 Reduction
98 subjects Participants
10 weeks Treatment Period

Adjunctive acupuncture enhances treatment efficacy in both subjective symptoms and objective findings of chronic sinusitis.

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RCT ENT Disorders

Effect of Combined Acupuncture and Nasal Irrigation for Chronic Sinusitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Jeon YJ, Kim SW, Park YJ, et al. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy (2024)
52% SNOT-22 Reduction
98 subjects Participants
10 weeks Treatment Period

Summary

Ninety-eight patients with chronic sinusitis were assigned to nasal irrigation monotherapy or nasal irrigation plus acupuncture combination groups for 10 weeks of treatment. The combination group demonstrated a 52% reduction in SNOT-22 scores, significantly superior to monotherapy (34%), with higher endoscopic improvement rates also observed in the combination group.

Key Conclusion

Adjunctive acupuncture enhances treatment efficacy in both subjective symptoms and objective findings of chronic sinusitis.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Banhasasim-tang for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review

Kwon CY, Lee BH, Kim JH, et al.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)

11 studies Reviewed Studies
82% Average RSI Improvement
4 weeks Average Onset of Effect

Banhasasim-tang is effective for symptom and laryngeal finding improvement in laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, and combination with PPI is recommended.

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Systematic Review ENT Disorders

Therapeutic Effect of Banhasasim-tang for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review

Kwon CY, Lee BH, Kim JH, et al. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2023)
11 studies Reviewed Studies
82% Average RSI Improvement
4 weeks Average Onset of Effect

Summary

Eleven clinical studies evaluating the effects of Banhasasim-tang and modified prescriptions for laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) were systematically reviewed. In most studies, RSI (Reflux Symptom Index) and RFS (Reflux Finding Score) significantly improved, with faster symptom alleviation when combined with PPI compared to PPI monotherapy.

Key Conclusion

Banhasasim-tang is effective for symptom and laryngeal finding improvement in laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, and combination with PPI is recommended.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Chronic Pharyngeal Pain: A Case Series of 15

Ahn YC, Son CG, Lee HJ, et al.

Journal of Pharmacopuncture (2024)

61% Pain Reduction Rate
73% Globus Sensation Improvement
15 cases Case Number

Bee venom pharmacopuncture is effective for pain and globus sensation relief in chronic pharyngeal pain, with favorable safety.

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Case Study ENT Disorders

Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for Chronic Pharyngeal Pain: A Case Series of 15

Ahn YC, Son CG, Lee HJ, et al. Journal of Pharmacopuncture (2024)
61% Pain Reduction Rate
73% Globus Sensation Improvement
15 cases Case Number

Summary

Fifteen patients with chronic pharyngeal pain persisting more than 3 months received bee venom pharmacopuncture at Tiantu (CV22) and Lianquan (CV23) twice weekly for 6 weeks. VAS pain scores decreased by an average of 61%, and pharyngeal globus sensation (GIS) improved by 73%. Adverse effects were limited to 2 cases of mild local erythema.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture is effective for pain and globus sensation relief in chronic pharyngeal pain, with favorable safety.

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