Showing papers in "Journal of Sasang Constitutional Medicine in 2010"

A Literature study on the Sasang Constitutional Tongue Diagnosis based on Experience Prescriptions(經驗方) in the Donguisusebowon (Longevity and Life Preservation in Oriental Medicine)

Abstract: 1. Objectives: This study was performed to research the relationship between Sasang Constitution and characteristics of tongue diagnosis based on Donguisusebowon's Experience prescriptions(經驗方). 2. Methods: We searched tongue diagnosis factors in Donguisusebowon and classified this. Based on Donguisusebowon's Experience prescriptions(經驗方), we find tongue diagnosis factors in 6 contemporary Oriental medicine prescription books. 3. Results: Most So-eumin has white thin tongue coating and clear redish tongue color. Yellow tongue coatings are found in symptoms for Yinjinho-tang(Yinchenhao-tang), Soseungki-tang(Xiaochengqi-tang), Daeseungki-tang(Dachengqi-tang). Shortened Tongue is found in So-eumin's experience prescription and So-yangin's treat histroy. It didn't shown that So-eumin's Semen Crotonis included 6 prescritions' factors of tongue diagnosis. So-yangin's white tongue coating is found in Hyungbangpaedok-san(Jingfangbaidu-san), Sipjo-tang(Shizao-tang), Sosiho-tang(Xiaocihu-tang), Shinki-hwan(Shenqi-wan). Most of other So-yangin's tongue coatings are Yellowish and tongue color is deep red. Tae-eumin have thin white tongue coating at the Mahuang-tang(Mahuang-tang). Red tongue color and drying tongue are found at Jowiseungki-tang(Tiaoweichengqi-tang)Daesiho-tang(Dacihu-tang)Saengmaek-san(Shengmai-san) 4. Conclusions: Following So-eumin's Experience prescriptions, So-eumin's tongue color is clear red and tongue coatings are thin white and greasy. Following So-yangin's Experience prescriptions, So-yangin's tongue color is deep red and tongue coatings are yellowish and scarce except Exterior cold disease. And So-yangin has specific symptom of irritability, oral sores. Tae-eumin's tongue has two sides of white thin tongue coatings and Red and drying tongue.

Characteristics of Distance, Angle and Ratio among the Face Point on Photo in Sasang Constitutional Medicine

Abstract: 1. Objectives: We aimed to derive constitutional facial characteristics with front and side picture of the people in this study 2. Methods: Through November 2007 to July 2009, we obtained front and side face photograph data of 715 male/female constitution confirmed subjects within the age range of 10-80 from 19 oriental medical facilities in the country. According to sex, we divided the subjects into two groups, real constitution group and non-constitution group. We analyzed significant variables of distance, angle and ratio of facial point through unpaired T-test. 3. Results: There are different significant variables according to Sasang Constitution and even though they are much different between sex, the interpretation of the meaning of those variables are similar with the written characteristics of ancient Writing. The face size of the Taeeumin is bigger than that of the non-Taeeumin, and especially they have long length from mouth to mandible angle. Soeumin have small jaw area, long philtrum and narrow facial feature like egg. Soyangin has developed forehead and glabella, short jaw, long eye side. Taeyangin has developed forehead, weak nose especially side end of nose, long eye side. 4. Conclusions: Sasang Constitutional facial characteristics are different between man and woman but there are much similarity with the facts as known on the interpretation of significant variables characteristics.

Comparison of Digestion, Feces, Sweat and Urination according to Sasang Constitution in the 20s and 60s

Abstract: 1. Objectives: The purpose of this study was verify the difference in digestion, feces, sweat and urination characteristics according to Sasang Constitution among subjects in the age range of their 20s and 60s. 2. Methods: Three hundred and thirty eight participants were recruited in the age range of their 20s and 264 participants in the age range of their 60s. All the participants' Sasang Constitutions were diagnosed by Sasang Constitutional medicine expert. Then their digestion, feces, sweat and urination characteristics were assessed through the questionnaire. 3. Results: 1)Regarding digestion, Soeumin in all age ranges had bad appetites and Soeumin in their 20s had low digestibility. 2)Regarding feces, the daily defecation frequency showed no difference according to constitution. Only Soeumin in their 20s showed diarrheal state of stool. 3)Regarding sweat, Taeeumin usually perspired more in their 20s and there was no difference in the feeling after sweating according to age and constitution. 4)Regarding urination, frequency and strength showed no difference according to age and constitution. 4. Conclusions: Some difference was observed in the digestion, feces and sweat characteristics according to Sasang Constitution but these characteristics were susceptible to change in different age ranges. There was no difference in urination according to constitution.

The Association between Symptom Evaluation Index and Quality of Life according to Sasang Constitution in Men

Abstract: 1. Objectives: Sasang Medicine has been based on different medicine approach because people were different, so, this was a little different concept about health compared to other oriental and western medicine focused on existing Yangsaeng theory. We were announced Constitution health indicators for women, and this was follow-up study designed to identify Constitutional health indicators in men. 2. Methods: We recruited 171 men between 10 and 80, excluding individuals who have physically or psychologically serious disease among Korean population in Traditional Korea Clinics. They were diagnosed by Sasang Constitution specialists and confirmed clinically with Sasang constitution drug response with past medical records. We used CRF(Case Report Form, C-2009-002439) as measurement of physiological and pathological symptoms and SF-36 (Short Form-36) as measurement of health state. We analyzed association between physiological and pathological symptoms and health state with Two-way ANOVA. 3. Results: 23 items of 82 indicators in physiological and pathological symptoms were related to the quality of life, regardless of the constitution. There are 4 different symptoms associated with health state in men, such as regular of feces, hard to fall asleep, no problem in chest, feel heavy in chest according to Sasang Constitution. 4. Conclusions: From these Results, there are different items of physiological and pathological affected the Quality of life according to Sasang Constitution.

A Study on the Serum Lipid, Digestive Enzymes and Thyroid Hormone in Sasang Constitutional Medicine

Abstract: 1. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze the serum lipid, digestive enzymes, thyroid hormone of each Sasang type groups which were classified by Sasang medicine specialist. 2. Methode: The subjects were 1084 (male:female=399:685) person with 371 of Taeeum type, 324 of Soeum type, 389 of Soyang type after the Sasang type classification. The blood samples of the 1084 subjects were to analyze the serum lipid(triglyceride, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol), digestive enzymes(lipase, amylase), thyroid hormone(T3, TSH). The general linear model (SPSS 12.0) were used for the analysis. 3. Results: Taeeum type group (, , ) showed significantly higher triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol than other two group. In digestive enzymes(lipase, amylase), we found significant differences in the order of Soeum>Soyang>Taeeum. Soeum type group() has lower T3 than Soyang type group () with marginal significance (p=0.066). 4. Conclusions: The Results of present study showed that Taeeum type showed significantly highest in triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol. Soeum type showed significantly highest in digestive enzymes. Blood sample of each Sasang type group will serve as an important evidence for further study showing that the Sasang typology has biological basis.

Voice Classification Algorithm for Sasang Constitution Using Support Vector Machine

Abstract: 1. Objectives: Voice diagnosis has been used to classify individuals into the Sasang constitution in SCM(Sasang Constitution Medicine) and to recognize his/her health condition in TKM(Traditional Korean Medicine). In this paper, we purposed a new speech classification algorithm for Sasang constitution. 2. Methods: This algorithm is based on the SVM(Support Vector Machine) technique, which is a classification method to classify two distinct groups by finding voluntary nonlinear boundary in vector space. It showed high performance in classification with a few numbers of trained data set. We designed for this algorithm using 3 SVM classifiers to classify into 4 groups, which are composed of 3 constitutional groups and additional indecision group. 3. Results: For the optimal performance, we found that 32.2% of the voice data were classified into three constitutional groups and 79.8% out of them were grouped correctly. 4. Conclusions: This new classification method including indecision group appears efficient compared to the standard classification algorithm which classifies only into 3 constitutional groups. We find that more thorough investigation on the voice features is required to improve the classification efficiency into Sasang constitution.

Two Cases of Repetitive Episodic Tension-type Headache Patients who were Constitutionally Typed as Soyangin and Taeeumin

Abstract: 1 Objectives: This study reports two cases of repetitive episodic tension-type headache patients who were each constitutionally typed as the Taeeum type and the Soyang type and respectively treated with Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang and Galgeunhaegi-tang 2 Methods: The patients' subjective and objective symptoms were observed daily, and the VAS scores for the main symptoms were recorded daily throughout hospitalization period When deemed necessary, other assessment tools were engaged (Migraine-Specific Quality of Life questionnaire, Migraine Disablity Assessment questionnaire, Headache Impact Test-6, etc) 3 Results: The Soyang Type patient's headache improved by the end of hospitalization, with a dramatic drop in the VAS score from VAS 10 to VAS 2 The Taeeum Type patient's headache also showed improvement, with an equally dramatic decrease in the VAS score from VAS 10 to VAS 2 4 Conclusion: Although the two patients were experiencing the same symptoms of repetitive episodic tension-type headache, they were each given different medicinal interventions in accordance to their respective constitutional types This series of cases is notable in that the two widely different medications (Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang and Galgeunhaegi-tang) were applied to specifically conforming pathologies (the Sogal symptomatology and the Ganyeol symptomatology, respectively) to produce equally dramatic improvements

Anti-inflammatory Activities of Herbal Formulas for Sasang Constitutional Medicine

Abstract: 1. Objectives 4 herbal formulas (Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang, Yeoldahanso-tang, Cheongsimyeonja-tang and Taeeumjowi-tang) were applied to investigate the anti-inflammatory activities. In many studies, plant-derived anti-inflammatory efficacies have been investigate for their potential inhibitory effects on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages. This study was performed to examine the anti-inflammatory activities of 4 herbal formulas on LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. 2. Methods The productions of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin (PG), interleukin(IL)-6 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)- were examined in the presence of the 4 herbal formulas in RAW 264.7 cells. The cells were incubated with LPS 1 and 4 herbal formulas for 18 hrs. The anti-inflammatory activity of 4 herbal formulas were investigate by carrageenin-induced paw edema in rats. The paw volume was measured at 2 and 4 hrs following carrageenininduced paw edema in rats. 3. Results Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang and Cheongsimyeonja-tang showed inhibitory effect on production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells and a reduction in carrageenin-induced paw edema on rats. Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang showed inhibitory effect on IL-6 in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. 4 herbal formulas not affect on NO and TNF- inhibition in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. 4. Conclusions These results suggested that Yanggyeoksanhwa-tang and Cheongsimyeonja-tang have anti-inflammatory activity.

The Origin, Changes and Compositive Principles of Hyangsayangyi-tang

Abstract: The Origin, Changes and Compositive Principles of Hyangsayangyi -tang Mi-Jeong Kang, Jun-Hee Lee, Byung-Hee Koh, Eui-Ju Lee Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University. Seoul. Korea 1. Objectives The purpose of this study is to understand the origin, changes and the constructive principles of Hyangsayangyi- tang (XiangShaYangWeiTang). 2. Methods Hyangsayangyi-tang and other related prescriptions were analyzed in terms of pathology, based on 󰡔Donguibogam (東醫寶鑑)󰡕, 󰡔Donguisusebowon·Chobongwon(東醫壽世保元·草本卷)󰡕, 󰡔Donguisusebowon·Gabobon(東醫壽世保元·甲午本)󰡕, 󰡔Donguisusebowon·Sinchukbon(東醫壽世保元·辛丑本)󰡕. 3. Results and Conclusions (1) The origin of Hyangsayangyi-tang is Hyangsayukgunja-tang from 󰡔Gongshin Uigamseo(龔信·醫鑑書󰡕). Hyangsayangyi-tang inherited some of the principles from 󰡔Euihangangmok(醫學綱目)󰡕 Jeonssiyigong-san`s(全氏異功散) application.(2) 󰡔Gabobon(甲午本)󰡕`s prescription emphasizes the effect of lossen up by using Pogostemonis Herba(藿香). 󰡔Sinchukbon(辛丑本)󰡕`s prescription emphasizes the effect of warm up stomach by using Zingiberis Rhizoma(乾薑).(3) Ginseng Radix(人蔘), Atractlodis Rhizoma White(白朮), Glycyrrhizae Radix(甘草), Paeoniae Radix Alba(白芍藥) support Soeumin`s spleen root (脾元), and Zingiberis Rhizoma(乾薑), Myristicae Semen(肉豆蔲) warm up stomach, and Pinelliae Rhizoma(半夏), Citri Pericarpium(陳皮) circulate Qi, Crataegi Fructus(山楂), Amomi Fructus(砂仁), Cyperi Rhizoma(香附子) encourage digestion to maintain descending Yin. Key Words:Hyangsayangyi-tang(Xiangshayangwei-tang), Origin, Composition, Soeumin

Correlation of Sasang Constitution and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract: 1. Objectives: This study is to investigate the association of Sasang Constitution and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD). 2. Methods: One thousand five hundred forty five persons, more than 40 years old, participated in the community based cohort in Wonju City and Pyeongchang City of South Korea from October 29th in 2007 to February 26th in 2008. The diagnosis of COPD was confirmed by spirometry and based on the diagnostic criteria developed by GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) standard. Relating items like height, weight, BMI(Body Mass Index), martial status, income, drinking, smoking and education were checked using questionnaires and Sasang Constitution was diagnosed by a specialist using PSSC(Phonetic System for Sasang Constitution), facial photos and check-up lists. 3. Results: There were 88 persons(5.7%) who had mild COPD. Old age(more than 60's) and male were significant risk factors of COPD. But smoking, drinking and Sasang Constitution were not risk factors of COPD. But there were many Soeumin who had mild COPD in terms of Sasang Constitution irrespective of sex. 4. Conclusions: Low BMI(

Three Cases of Cerebellar Infarction Patients with Dizziness and Ataxia who were Evaluated using the Equilibrium Function Test

Abstract: Three Cases of Cerebellar Infarction Patients with Dizziness an d Ataxia who were Evaluated using the Equilibrium Function Test Jae-song Choi, Joo-yong Lee, Na-young Bae, Teak-won Ahn Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon Univ. 1. Objectives This study is about three cerebellar infarction patients with dizziness and ataxia. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Sasang constitutional treatment and suggested using the 'Equilibrium Function Test' as scale. 2. Methods These three patients were treated by Sasang constitutional herbal medications based on 󰡔Donguisusebowon󰡕. Acupuncture & moxa therapy and west medications were limited as much as possible. We evaluated the symptoms through two methods, the Visual Analogue Scale and the Equilibrium Function Test. 3. Results and Conclusions Dizziness and ataxia that were these three patients` chief complaints were improved. This case study shows that Sasang constitutional herbal medications are an effective treatment for cerebellar infarction patients. Key Words:Cerebellar infarction, Dizziness, Ataxia, Equilibrium function

Stimulation of the Immune Response by Yanggyuksanhwa-tang

Abstract: Stimulation of the Immune Response by Yanggyuksanhwa-tang Da Young Jung, Hyekyung Ha, Ho-Young Lee, Jin-Ah Lee, Nam-Hun Lee, Jun Kyoung Lee, Dae Sun Huang, Hyeun-Kyoo Shin Herbal Medicine EBM Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 305-811, Korea 1. Objectives Yanggyuksanhwa-tang for Soyangin was applied to investigate the immunological activities on antigen (Ag)-specific or Ag-non-specific immune responses on murine macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7) and ovalbumin/aluminium (OVA/Alum)-immunized mice. 2. Methods This study were carried out in nitric oxide (NO) synthesis on RAW 264.7 cells and cellular proliferation on mouse splenocytes. C57BL/6 mice were immunized intraperitonially with OVA/Alum (100 μg/200 μg) on day 1, 8, and 15. Yanggyuksanhwa-tang was administrated to mice orally for 3 weeks from day 1. On day 22, OVA-, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-, and concanavalin A (Con A)-stimulated splenocyte proliferation and antibodies (OVA-specific antibodies of the IgG, IgG1, and total IgM classes) in plasma were measured.

A Case Report of Soeumin Atopic Dermatitis Patient Improved by Gwakhyangjeonggi-san

Abstract: A Case Report of Soeumin Atopic Dermatitis Patient Improved by Gwakhyangjeonggi-san Seung-Yun Lee ․ Hyo-Sang Bae ․ Seong-Sik Park Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk Univ. 1. Objectives This study is about a Soeumin Atopic Dermatitis Patient. In this study, we report the effects of Sasang constitutional treatment to this patient. 2. Methods This patient was treated by Soeumin's constitutional medications and acupunture according to the result of Sasang constitutional diagnosis. 3. Results and Conclusions This patient's chief complaints were edema, palule, erythema, squama and pruritus. By using Gwakhyangjeonggi-san, she showed positive response about her symptom. This study shows that Gwakhyangjeonggi-san has effect to Atopic Dermatitis in Soeumin.Key Words:Soeumin, Gwakhyangjeonggi-san, Atopic Dermatitis 1)∙접수일 2010년 10월 27일; 심사일 2010년 10월 30일; 승인일 2010년 11월 16일∙교신저자 : 박성식경기도 성남시 분당구 수내동 87-2 동국대학교 분당한방병원 사상체질과Tel : +82-31-710-3723 Fax : +82-31-710-3780E-mail : parkss@dongguk.ac.kr

The Origin, Changes and Compositive Principles of Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang

Abstract: 1. Objectives: This paper was written to understand the origin, changes and the constructive principles of Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang(Chibaihewu-tang; 赤白何烏寬中湯). 2. Methods: Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang and other related prescriptions were analyzed in terms of pathology, based on "Donguibogam(東醫寶鑑)", "Donguisusebowon Chobongwon(東醫壽世保元 草本卷)", "Donguisusebowon Gabobon(東醫壽世保元 甲午本)", "Donguisusebowon Sinchukbon(東醫壽世保元 辛丑本)" and "Donguisasangsinpyeon(東醫四象新編)" 3. Results: and Conclusions: 1) The origin of Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang, which inherited the spirit of Zhang, Zhongjing(張仲景)'s Sasim-tang(Xiexin-tang; 瀉心湯), is discovered in the prescriptions for Sun-qi(順氣), that is, Gwanjung-hwan(Kuanzhong-wan; 貫衆丸) and Mokhyangsungi-san(Muxiangshunqi-san; 木香順氣散). 2) The Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang was derived from Gangchulpajeok-tang(Jiangzhupoji-tang; 薑朮破積湯) of "Dongyisusebowon Gabobon", where the herbal medicines, Panax ginseng(人蔘) of Sasim-tang was replaced with Cynanchum wilfordii(白何首烏) and Allium sativum(獨頭蒜) was newly used too. Thereafter, Polygonum multiflorum(赤何首烏) and Alpinia oxyphylla(益智仁) were first added in Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang in "Sinchukbon". 3) The Jeokbaekhaogwanjung-tang, composed of 8 herbs except for Zizyphus jujuba(大棗), treats Taeumjeung(太陰證) of Soeumin(少陰人) through warming the Stomach(溫胃) of Cynanchum wilfordii, Polygonum multiflorum, Zingiber officinale(乾薑) and Alpinia officinarum(良薑) and downbearing the Yin(降陰) of Citrus reticulata(靑皮), Citrus unshiu(陳皮), Cyperus rotundus(香附子) and Alpinia oxyphylla.

A Clinical Case of Soeumin Abnormal Uterine Bleeding from Endometriosis with Onbaek-won

Abstract: 1. Objectives: The purpose of this case is to report the effect of Onbaek-won(溫白元) which is based on Sasang Constitutional Medicine for abnormal uterine bleeding from Endometriosis in Soeumin. 2. Methods: We treated Soeumin patient that had abnormal uterine bleeding from endometriosis. We prescribed Onbaek-won(溫白元) for her physical symptoms. The improvement of her disease was checked her bleeding volume and other physical symptoms. 3. Results: After the Sasang constitutional medication of Onbaek-won(溫白元) was given, her bleeding volume and her physical symptoms was improved. 4. Conclusions: This case study show an efficient result of using Onbaek-won(溫白元) in abnormal uterine bleeding from endometriosis of Soeumin. Onbaek-won(溫白元) was used instead of Semen Tiglii(巴豆).

An Analysis of Eating Behaviors in Normal-Weight Males across Different Sasang Constitutional Types

Abstract: An Analysis of Eating Behaviors in Normal-Weight Males across Different Sasang Constitutional Types Hyeon-sang Shin, Byung-ju Park, Ji-won Lee, Mi-jeong Kang, Hyun -su Jang, Hwan-ok Noh, Eui-ju Lee, Byung-hee Koh, Jun-hee Lee Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee Univ. 1. ObjectivesThis investigation compares the eating behaviors across normal- weight male groups of different Sasang constitutional types.2. MethodsWe recruited 31 male participants aged 20-35 with BMI 18.5-23. The eating behavior was assessed using Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS), Bulimia Test Revi sed (BULIT-R), Korean Version of Eating Attitude Test-26 (KEAT-26), and Dutch Eating Behavior Questionnaire (DEB Q).3. Results1) Assessments made by GSRS, KEAT-26, and BULIT-R were not sign ificantly different across different Sasang constitutional types. (p<0.05)2) The Soeum group showed significantly lower BMI and body weight compared to the Soyang and Taeeum groups.3) The Emotional eating subscale of DEBQ differed significantly across different Sasang constitutional types. (p<0.05)4) The Soeum group showed a significantly lower Emotional eatin g subscale score of DEBQ compared to the Soyang and Taeeum groups.4. Conclusions The results of this study suggest that emotional factors coul d influence eating behaviors differently across different Sasang constitutional types, in which the Soeum type is less affected than the Soyang type by emotional states.Key Words:Eating Behavior, Sasang Constitution, Dutch Eating Behavior Que stionnaire (DEBQ)

The Origin, Changes and Compositive Principles of Palmulgunja-tang

Abstract: The Origin, Changes and Compositive Principles of Palmulgunja-tang Byung-Joo Park * , Jin-Hyuk Kwon * , Jun-Hee Lee, Eui-Ju Lee, Byung-Hee Koh * Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Kyunghee University Graduate School.Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Kyunghee Medical Center Oriental Hospital 1. Objectives This paper investigates the origin, the progressive changes and the constructive principles of Palmulgunja-tang (八物君子湯). 2. Methods Palmulgunja-tang and other related prescriptions were analyzed in terms of their pathological indications, based on previous literature including Donguisusebowon·Chobongwon (東醫壽世保元·草本卷), Donguisusebowon· Gabobon (東醫壽世保元·甲午本), Donguisusebowon·Sinchukbon (東醫壽世保元·辛丑本) and Dongmuyugo (東武遺稿). 3. Results and Conclusions 1) The Palmulgunja-tang most likely originates from Paljin-tang introduced in Donguisusebowon·Chobongwon (東醫壽世保元·草本卷). Paljin-tang progressively transformed into Seungyangpalmul-tang (Donguisusebowon· Gabobon (東醫壽世保元·甲午本)) and ultimately into Palmulgunja-tang ( Donguisusebowon·Sinchukbon (東醫壽世保元·辛丑本)), a prescription appropriate for usage in the Ulgwang symptomatology (鬱狂證). Also, Seungyangikgi-tang in Donguisusebowon·Sinchukbon (東醫壽世保元·辛丑本) can be presumed to have been affected by Seungyangpalmul-tang.2) The variational prescriptions (變方) of Palmulgunja-tang shows increasing Seungyang (升陽) effect in order of Baekhaogunja-tang, Sipjeondaebo-tang, Palmulgunja-tang, and Doksampalmul-tang.3) Palmulgunja-tang is composed of 8 herbs. Of these, Paeoniae Radix Alba (白芍藥), Glycyrrhizae Radix(甘草), Angelicae gigantis Radix (當歸), and Cnidii Rhizoma (川芎) fortify the Soeumin Spleen Element (脾元). Ginseng Radix (人蔘) and Astragali Radix (黃芪) support the ascension of Yang, whereas Atractlodis Rhizoma White (白朮) and Citrus unshiu (陳皮) encourage the descension of Yin. Key Words:Palmulgunja-tang (Bawujunzhe-tang), Variational prescriptions of Palmulgunja-tang (Bawujunzhe-tang), Ascension of Yang

Two Cases of Psoriasis treated with Sasang Constitutional Therapy and Fasting Therapy

Abstract: Two Cases of Psoriasis treated with Sasang Constitutional Thera py and Fasting Therapy Su-Jin Han, Jeong-Mo Song Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Woo-suk Oriental Medical Hospital 1. Objectives The purpose of this study was to give an account of the effects of Sasang constitutional medicine and fasting therapy for the patient who has suffered from various signs or symptoms caused by psoriasis. 2. Methods The cases were one 50-year old man diagnosed as Taeeumin and one 29-year old man diagnosed as Soyangin. They all have the symptoms caused by psoriasis, such as rash, erythema, scaly skin, itching, etc. So we've recorded the progress of their symptoms as a score at the tables to check their conditions throughout the hospitalized period. We've diagnosed them as Soyangin, Taeeumin have prescribed Yangdokbaecho-tang and Galgeunhaegi-tang and have carried out fasting therapy. 3. Results and Conclusions The general condition of the patient have improved incredibly, where the each scores at the tables dropped from 4 to 0,1 and their symptoms like rash, erythema, scaly skin, itching, edema have almost disappeared at the end of the hospitalization period. This indicates that Yangdokbaecho-tang and Galgeunhaegi-tang can be used to treat main symptoms of psoriasis and fasting therapy can be used as a subsidiary therapy for the psoriasis.Key Words:Psoriasis, Soyangin, Taeeumin, Sasang constitutional medicine, Fasting therapy

A Study on the Relationship between Hyungsang Classification and Sasang Constitutional Diagnosis

Abstract: A Study on the Relationship between Hyungsang Classification an d Sasang Constitutional Diagnosis A-Reum Jang, Soo-Hyung Jeon, Se-Jung Park, Hyun-Mi Lee, Kyu-Kon Kim * , Yong-Tae Lee ** , Gyu-Yong Ji *** , In-Sun Lee **** , Jong-Won Kim Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, DongEui Univ., * Dept. of Information Statistics, DongEui Univ., ** Dept. of Physiology, *** Dept. of Pathology, **** Dept. of OB&GY, College of Oriental Medicine, DongEui Univ., 1. Objectives This study was performed to research the relationship between Sasang Constitutional medicine and Hyungsang medicine. 2. Methods Four hundred and thirty applicants are involved in this study. They are devided into Sasang Constitution and Hyungsang Classification 3. Results and Conclusions There are significances between Sasang Constitutional diagnosis and Hyungsang Classification. There are significantly more Bangkwang-body, Gi-kwa, Taeyang-hyung, Yangmyung-hyung in Taeyangin and Bangkwang-body, Jung-kwa, Soyang-hyung, Yangmyung-hyung in Soyangin. There are significantly more Dam-body, Gi-kwa, Taeyang-hyung, Yangmyung-hyung in Taeeumin and Bangkwang-body, Gi-kwa, Taeyang-hyung, Yangmyung-hyung in SoeuminKey Words:Sasang Constitution, Hyungsang, Classification.

A Feasibility Study of Constitution Discrimination Using a Measurement Device for Dynamic Friction Coefficients of the Back of a Hand

Abstract: 1. Objectives Our goal is to observe the feasibility of constitution discrimination from computing quantitative roughness index from dynamic friction coefficients and their gradients with the measurement device of skin friction with 3-Axis load cell sensor. 2. Methods In the traditional Korean medicine, skin diagnosis is one of the examination methods to discriminate Sasang constitution since it was known that Tae-eumin has rough skin, and Soyangin has smooth one. It is based on the skin roughness on the back of one's hand for the discrimination. The measurement device of skin friction with 3-axis load cell sensor has been developed in order to provide quantitative skin roughness through dynamic friction coefficients. The effective interval of the coefficients is obtained from the automatic sampling algorithm to use their curvature and slope. Then, Fisher's discriminant function of them makes the discrimination. 3. Results The success rate of extracting the effective interval was about 90% and the discriminant accuracy between Tae-eumin and Soyangin was 70% and 68% for men and women, respectively. The entire methods showed the possibility to distinguish between Tae-eumin and Soyangin by using stochastic properties of roughness index, which can make the entire system to include the measurement, the computation of the roughness index and the discrimination of constitution automatical. 4. Conclusions The measurement device, the automatic sampling algorithm of dynamic friction coefficients and the constitution discrimination algorithm were developed, respectively, and their combination can become the serial and automatic procedure for quantitative and objective skin diagnosis, which mimics the movement of the Oriental medical doctors' skin diagnosis. It can be applied to healthcare as well as the diagnosis of constitution in a u-Health system soon.

A Report on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Constitution Theory and Chinese Health Administration Center

Abstract: A Report on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Constitution The ory and Chinese Health Administration Center Sang-Hyuk Kim, ＊ Jong Cheon Joo, † Dong Uk Hwang, Siwoo Lee Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine ＊ Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Wonkwang Univ. † National Institute for Mathematical Sciences 1. Objectives The objectives of this paper are to report Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Constitution Theory and the present state of Chinese Health Administration Center. 2. Methods We visited China for "China Technology Survey" in 2009. Our purposes were to research for the study of constitutional medicine in China and to search for the Development Plan of Constitutional Medicine Through the Research of Chinese Constitutional Medicine. This paper is the report of the "China Technology Survey". 3. Results & Conclusions In China, the concept and diagnosis of TCM constitutions is nine(Balanced Constitution, Qi-deficient Constitution, Yang-deficient Constitution, Yin-deficient Constitution, Phlegm-dampness Constitution, Damp-heat Constitution, Stagnant blood Constitution, Stagnant qi Constitution, Inherited specific Constitution). And Chinese government established the Classification and Diagnosis Standards for the Constitutions of TCM in 2009. TCM Constitution Theory is being widely applied at Health Administration Center that treats 'predisease' patients. Theses Chinese clinical implications of constitutional medicine are a good example for "Sasang Constituional Medicine" Care Service.Key Words:Constitutional Medicine, Preventive medicine, Health Administration Center

The Clinical Study on 1 Case of Soeumin Patient Diagnosed as Grave's disease, Treated with Palmulgunja-tang and Western Medicine

Abstract: The Clinical Study on 1 Case of Soeumin Patient Diagnosed as Gr ave's disease, Treated with Palmulgunja-tang and Western Medicine Seung-Hyeob Lee, Ae-Ryun Choi, Deok-Mo Goo Dept. Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany Univ. 1. Objectives The purpose of this case is to report that Soeumin patient diagnosed as Grave's disease was treated with Palmulgunja-tang and antithyroid drugs in combination. 2. Methods From April 7, 2010 to June 30, 2010, we treated him with Palmulgunja-tang and antithyroid drugs. We took his weight, pulse and checked visual analog scale(VAS) to evaluate the symptoms of Grave's disease. 3. Results After treatment, this patient's thyroid function test were improved faster than with western medicine treatment only in 2009. The symptoms also were improved. 4. Conclusions This case study showed an efficient results by giving Sasang Constitutional treatment in treatment of Grave's disease.Key Words:Grave's disease, Soeumin, Palmulgunja-tang, Sasang constitutional medicine

Stimulation of the Immune Response by Herbal Formulas for Taeeumin

Abstract: Stimulation of the Immune Response by Herbal Formulas for Taeeu min Da Young Jung, Hyekyung Ha, Ho-Young Lee, Jin-Ah Lee, Nam-Hun Lee, Jun Kyoung Lee, Dae Sun Huang, Hyeun-Kyoo ShinHerbal Medicine EBM Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 305-811, Korea 1 ObjectivesThree herbal formulas (Yuldahanso-tang, Chungsimyonja-tang, and Taeeumjowi-tang) for Taeeumin were applied to investigate the immunological activities on antigen (Ag)-specific or Ag-non-specific immune responses in murine macrophage cell line (RAW 2647) and ovalbumin (OVA)-immunized mice2 MethodsThis study was carried out in nitric oxide (NO) synthesis in RAW 2647 cells and cellular proliferation in mouse splenocytes according to three herbal formulas C57BL/6 mice were immunized intraperitonially with OVA/ aluminium (100 ㎍/200 ㎍/mouse) on day 1, 8, and 15 Three herbal formulas were administrated to mice orally for 3 weeks from day 1 On day 22, OVA-, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-, and concanavalin A (Con A)-stimulated splenocyte proliferation and antibodies (OVA-specific antibodies of the IgG, IgG1, and total IgM classes) in plasma were measured 3 ResultsYuldahanso-tang and Chungsimyonja-tang increased NO synthesis in RAW 2647 cells Three herbal formulas significantly enhanced cellular proliferation by LPS and Con A in splenocytes from OVA-immunized mice (p<001) Three herbal formulas for Taeeumin also significantly enhanced plasma OVA-specific IgG, IgG1, and total IgM levels compared with the OVA/Alum group4 ConclusionThese results suggested that three herbal formulas for Taeeumin could be used as stimulator of immune responseKey Words:

Study for Research Trends on Sasang Constitutional Medicine by Researchers in Other Fields

Abstract: Study for Research Trends on Sasang Constitutional Medicine by Researchers in Other Fields Soojin Lee Department of Physiology, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University 1 Objectives: The research papers published by researchers in other fields except Oriental medicine were analyzed to study the research trends and characteristic of Sasang Constitutional medicine 2 Methods: Systematic searches were performed on KISS, RISS, KISTI and DBPIA and finally 123 papers were selected The publication year, research field of the first author, title's characteristic, research topic and the classification method of Sasang Constitution were investigated 3 Results and conclusions: 1) In the analysis of publication year, the number of studies on Sasang Constitution has increased dramatically since 20002) In the analysis of the first author's research field, physical training, nursing, engineering and food and nutrition were the majority3) In the analysis of the research topic, the classification method of Sasang Constitution was the majority4) In the analysis of the classification method of Sasang Constitution, QSCC II was the most popular method accounted for 68% and interview by specialist of Sasang Constitutional medicine accounted for 42%Key Words:Sasang Constitutional medicine, Sasang medicine, Sasang typology

Literature Review on Effectiveness of Pharmacopuncture According to Sasang Constitutional Medicine

Abstract: 1. Objectives To evaluate effectiveness of one hundred thirty kinds of pharmacopuncture made of herbs used in Sasang Constitutional Medicine. 2. Methods We searched at fifteen kinds of Korean oriental medical journals websites and four kinds of Korean oriental medicine databases. '약침', '수침', 'pharmacopuncture', 'aqua acupuncture' and 'herbal acupuncture' were keywords. Searching period was March to April 2010. 3. Results One hundred eighty three articles are searched. And these are the results. 1) A lot of Soeum herb pharmacopunctures are effective in anti-tumor, brain damage, rheumatoid arthritis. 2) A lot of Soyang herb pharmacopunctures are effective in kidney injury, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis. 3) A lot of Taeeum herb pharmacopunctures are effective in obesity, asthma, anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, rheumatoid arthritis. 4) Taeyang herb pharmacopunctures are effective in rheumatoid arthritis, amyotrophia. 4. Conclusions There was similar effectiveness between oral administration and pharmacopuncture in Sasang Constitutional herbs. It suggest that pharmacopuncture could be used for Sasang constitutional disease and symptoms. Well-designed clinical studies for Sasang constitutional pharmacopuncture are needed.

Safety on Hazardous Substances of Soeumin Kwakhyangjeonggi-san

Abstract: Safety on Hazardous Substances of Soeumin Kwakhyangjeonggi-san Chang-Seob Seo, Jung-Hoon Kim, Dae-Sun Huang, Hyeun-Kyoo ShinHerbal Medicine EBM Research Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 305-811, Korea 1. ObjectiveTo compare the contents and transfer rate of hazardous substances in crude, washing solution, crude after washing, decoction and remnant after boiling.2. MethodsThe heavy metal contents of each step were measured by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) and mercury analyzer (MA-2). In order to analyze pesticides in each sample we used simultaneous multi-residue analysis of pesticides by GC/ECD, which was followed by GC/MSD analysis to confirm the identity of the detected pesticide in each sample. In addition, the contents of sulfur dioxide (SO2) were performed by Monier-Williams distillation method.3. Results1) Contents (mg/kg) of heavy metals in decoction of all herbal medicine prescriptions were not detected.2) Transfer rates (%) of heavy metals from crude to remnant were As (83.3%), Cd (100.0%), Pb (182.6%) and Hg (100.0%).3) Contents (mg/kg) of residual pesticides were not detected.4) Transfer rate (%) of sulfur dioxide (SO2) from crude to remnant was 44.2%.4. ConclusionOur results showed that boiled herbal medicine prescriptions which we take is safe from the hazardous substances.Key Words:Herbal medicine, Heavy metal, Pesticide, Sulfur dioxide, Soeumin, Kwakhyangjeonggi-san (Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San)

A Study on Growth Pattern according to Sasang Constitution

Abstract: A Study on Growth Pattern according to Sasang Constitution Na-Young Kim, Jae-Hoon Lee, Mi-Ran Shin, Jun-Sang Yoo*Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Semyung Univ.*Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental M edicine, Sangji Univ. 1. ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to find out the growth pattern according to Sasang Constitution.2. MethodsOne hundred forty seven students in the first grade of high school were classified into three groups(So-yangin, So-eumin, Tae-eumin) by QSCC Ⅱ. We obtained the growth distance curve and growth rate, annual increment based on the Health Record according to Sasang Constitution. Health Record ranged from the first grade of the elementary school to the first grade of high school. And we calculated the Body mass index(BMI) and Mid-parential height(MPH).3. Results In case of Male, So-eumin and Tae-eumin showed linear growth patterns, but So-yangin showed rapid growth from 13 to 14. In case of Female, all of the groups showed similar growth pattern. But Tae-eumin showed a more growth from 8 to 9 than So-yangin groups.4. ConclusionsGrowth Pattern seemed to be different according to Sasang Constitution.Key Words:Growth pattern, Sasang constitution, Height

A Case Report of Sibimijihwang-tang(十二味地黃湯) Treatment of a Soyangin Yin-Deficit Diurnal-Heat Symptomatology(陰虛惡熱證) Patient Presenting with Fever of Unknown Origin

Abstract: A Case Report of Sibimijihwang-tang( 十二味地黃湯) Treatment of a Soyangin Yin-Deficit Diurnal-Heat Symptomatology( 陰虛惡熱證) Patient Presenting with Fever of Unknown Origin Seong-ki Kim, Pil-Jae Lee, Eun-young Song, Eun-Chul Lim, Won-hee Jung Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Dongseo Oriental Medical Hospital * Dept. of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongseo Oriental Medical Hospital 1. Objectives The purpose of this case is to report the effects of Sibimijihwang-tang(十二味地黃湯) which is based on Sasang constitutional Medicine for Yin-Deficit Diurnal-Heat Symptomatology(陰虛午熱證) in Soyangin. 2. Methods We treated a Soyangin patients that had Fever Unknow Origin. We prescribed Sibimijihwang-tang(十二味地黃湯) for her physical symptoms. The improvement of her diseases was evaluated by her fever and other physical symptoms. 3. Results After the Sasang constitutional medication of Sibimijihwang-tang(十二味地黃湯) was given, the patient's fever and physical symptoms were improved. 4. Conclusions

Effects of Suhwagije-tang Distillate on Serum and Testosterone in Aging Rats

Abstract: Effects of Suhwagije-tang Distillate on Serum and Testosterone in Aging Rats Jung-Hwan Lee, Deok-Mo Goo*, Taek-Won Ahn Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon Univ.*Dept. of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Daegu Haany Univ. 1. Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of oral administration of distilled Suhwagije-tang in aging rats. 2. Methods The SD rats used in this experiment were 6, 48 and 68 weeks old. These groups were treated with distilled water(DW), 1% Vitamin C(Vit. C) and 50% Suhwagije-tang(SGT) distillate respectively, once a day for 4 weeks. Blood samples were taken from heart and the levels of various parameters in serum were analysed. 3. Results and Conclusions (1) At all concentration of SGT, survival rates of liver cells were higher than the control group. (2) The rate of which the 10W-SGT group gained weight was significantly higher than that of the control groups. (3) The levels of albumin in serum of 10W-SGT group were significantly increased in comparison to those of the DW group. The levels of ALP, total cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol in serum of 52W-SGT group were significantly decreased in comparison to those of the DW group.(4) The levels of testosterone in serum of SGT groups showed no significantly changes in comparison to those of the control groups. Testosterone levels were naturally decreased with advancing years, so 72W-DW group's testosterone level was significantly decreased in comparison to those of 10W-DW group's. In contrast, 72W-SGT group's level was the highest in comparison to those of the control groups and those of deviation from 10W, 52W and 72W in SGT groups was also smaller than control groups'. (5) The levels of glucose, total-bilirubin, ALT, AST, BUN, CRP, hs-CRP, homocystein, Na, K, Na/K ratio, Cl and Ca in serum of SGT groups showed no significantly changes in comparison to those of the control groups.These results suggest that oral administration of Suhwagije-tang distillate should be effective in promoting growth and preventing rapid decline of testosterone in aging rats does not cause any imbalance in liver, kidney and electrolyte. Key Words:Suhwagije-tang, Growth promoting, Anti-aging, Serum, Testosterone

A Study on the Correlation of Mean Velocity of Basilar Artery and Equilibrium Function with Sasang Constitution

Abstract: 1 Objectives This study was carried out to investigate the equilibrium functional difference according to mean velocity of basilar artery with Sasang Constitution 2 Methods We analyzed the data of 300 adults(194 males, 106 females), who visited oriental hospital of D university for medical examiation, which includes Sasang constitution examination, equilibrium function test, transcranial doppler ultrasonography(TCD) We evaluated the trace length and envelop area of open eyes and closed eyes, mean velocity of basilar artery and analyzed its statistical data 3 Results and Conclusions 1) Within all subjects, trace length and envelop area of closed eyes were significantly lower, in the order of increased mean velocity of basilar artery group, normal mean velocity of basilar artery group and decreased mean velocity of basilar artery group 2) No significantly difference was seen between the mean velocity of basilar artery and equilibrium function in Soyangin and Soeumin 3) When closed eyes, trace length were significantly lower in order of increased mean velocity of basilar artery group, normal mean velocity of basilar artery group and decreased mean velocity of basilar artery group, in Taeeumin