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KMID : 1234920120120010048
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Journal of Korean Oriental Association for Study of Obesity
2012 Volume.12 No. 1 p.48 ~ p.58
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Clinical practice recommendations for Bangpungtongseong-san (Bofutsusho-san) and Bangkihwangki-tang(Boiogito) in obesity
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Park Jung-Hyun
Kim Ho-Jun
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Abstract
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Objectives: These prescribing recommendations have been written to guide clinicians on the appropriate use of Bangpungtongseong-san(BT) and Bangkihwangki-tang(BH) in the treatment of obesity. These recommendation are aimed at providing evidence based information concerning diagnosis and management of obesity.
Methods: We collected all relevant references about treatment effect of BT and BH on obesity in the forms of meta-analysis, systematic review, randomized controlled trial, case-control study, observational study and practice guideline from international and domestic databases and paper journals. We examined treatment effect, side effects, recommendations for dose, indication and contraindication of BT and BH.
Results: The treatment effect of BT and BH on obesity has been proved through clinical trial. BT is indicated for obese patients (Body mass index, ) with strong abdomen and a tendency to constipation, BH is indicated for obese patients () with a fair skinned, soft muscled, edematous and sweat easily.
Conclusion: We wish the information contained in theses recommendations will help clinicians reach a reasonable and beneficial decision with evidence-based results. Further studies are strongly needed to develop better treatment strategies for herbal medicines on obesity.
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KEYWORD
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clinical practice recommendation, Bangpungtongseong-san(Bofutsusho-san), Bangkihwangki-tang(Boiogito), herbal medicines, obesity
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