@article{ART003317942},
author={Mi-hye Kwon and Minwhee Kang and Suyong Shin and Jungsang Kim and Dong-Hun Lee and Junho Kim and Chung-Hee Kim and Ji-Young Son and Seong-hyeon Jeon and Minwoo Bang and Byungsoo Kang},
title={Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study},
journal={Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine},
issn={1226-4075},
year={2026},
volume={38},
number={1},
pages={30-41}
TY - JOUR
AU - Mi-hye Kwon
AU - Minwhee Kang
AU - Suyong Shin
AU - Jungsang Kim
AU - Dong-Hun Lee
AU - Junho Kim
AU - Chung-Hee Kim
AU - Ji-Young Son
AU - Seong-hyeon Jeon
AU - Minwoo Bang
AU - Byungsoo Kang
TI - Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study
JO - Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine
PY - 2026
VL - 38
IS - 1
PB - The Society of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine
SP - 30
EP - 41
SN - 1226-4075
AB - Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Sasang constitutional prescriptions, specifically for the Taeeum type, combined with a low-carbohydrate diet (LCD) in overweight and obese patients.
Methods: This retrospective multi-center chart review first analyzed prescription frequencies among 991 patients (3,020 prescriptions). For efficacy and safety analysis, 590 patients (BMI ≥ 23 ㎏/㎡) treated for ≥ 12 weeks were included. Changes in body composition (n=590), HbA1c (n=153), liver/renal function (n=108), and vital signs (n=446) were compared before and after treatment.
Results: Taeumjowi-tang was prescribed to 63.8% (632/991) of patients, comprising 61.5% (1,858/3,020) of total prescriptions. Among the 590 patients with a BMI ≥ 23 ㎏/㎡ treated for ≥ 12 weeks, body weight and BMI decreased by 7.99±7.15 ㎏ and 2.46±2.71 ㎏/㎡, respectively. Body fat mass accounted for 84% of the weight loss. Post-treatment data showed decreases in HbA1c, liver enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT), and blood pressure, while renal markers (BUN, Creatinine, eGFR) remained unchanged. Heart rate showed a slight increase, which may be related to sympathomimetic components of the prescription.
Conclusions: Sasang constitutional treatment for Taeeum type patients is an effective and generally well-tolerated intervention for weight reduction and metabolic health improvement. Integrating herbal medicine with LCD provides a comprehensive therapeutic strategy for managing obesity and its comorbidities in clinical practice.
KW - Sasang Constitution;Taeeumin;Obesity;Weight loss;Herbal Medicine;Low-Carbohydrate Diet
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Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang and Byungsoo Kang. (2026). Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study. Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine, 38(1), 30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang and Byungsoo Kang. 2026, "Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study", Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine, vol.38, no.1 pp.30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang, Byungsoo Kang "Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study" Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine 38.1 pp.30-41 (2026) : 30.
Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang, Byungsoo Kang. Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study. 2026; 38(1), 30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang and Byungsoo Kang. "Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study" Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine 38, no.1 (2026) : 30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon; Minwhee Kang; Suyong Shin; Jungsang Kim; Dong-Hun Lee; Junho Kim; Chung-Hee Kim; Ji-Young Son; Seong-hyeon Jeon; Minwoo Bang; Byungsoo Kang. Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study. Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine, 38(1), 30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon; Minwhee Kang; Suyong Shin; Jungsang Kim; Dong-Hun Lee; Junho Kim; Chung-Hee Kim; Ji-Young Son; Seong-hyeon Jeon; Minwoo Bang; Byungsoo Kang. Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study. Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine. 2026; 38(1) 30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang, Byungsoo Kang. Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study. 2026; 38(1), 30-41.
Mi-hye Kwon, Minwhee Kang, Suyong Shin, Jungsang Kim, Dong-Hun Lee, Junho Kim, Chung-Hee Kim, Ji-Young Son, Seong-hyeon Jeon, Minwoo Bang and Byungsoo Kang. "Analysis of the Effect of Taeeumin Herbal Medicine and Combined Korean Medicine Treatment in Overweight and Obese Patients: A Multicenter Retrospective Observational Study" Journal of Sasang Constitution and Immune Medicine 38, no.1 (2026) : 30-41.
