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Clinical practice recommendations for Bangpungtongseong-san (Bofutsusho-san) and Bangkihwangki-tang(Boiogito) in obesity

  • Journal of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
  • Abbr : J Korean Med Obes Res
  • 2012, 12(1), pp.48-58
  • Publisher : The Society of Korean Medicine for Obesity Research
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

박정현 1 Hojun Kim 2

1강남경희한방병원 체형관리센터
2동국대학교 한의과대학 한방재활의학과

ABSTRACT

ObjectivesThese prescribing recommendations have been written to guide clinicians on the appropriate use of Bangpungtongseong-san(BT) andBangkihwangki-tang(BH) in the treatment of obesity. These recommendation are aimed at providing evidence based information concerning diagnosis and management of obesity. MethodsWe 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 paperjournals. We examined treatment effect, side effects, recommendations for dose, indication and contraindication of BT and BH. ResultsThe treatment effect of BT and BH on obesity has been proved through clinical trial. BT is indicated for obese patients (Body mass index,BMI≥25) with strong abdomen and a tendency to constipation, BH is indicated for obese patients (BMI≥25) with a fair skinned, soft muscled,edematous and sweat easily. ConclusionWe wish the information contained in theses recommendations will help clinicians reach a reasonable and beneficial decision withevidence-based results. Further studies are strongly needed to develop better treatment strategies for herbal medicines on obesity.

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