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The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine 2015;36(4): 498-506. |
瓜蔕를 이용한 吐法의 안전성에 대한 후향적 연구: 임상반응, 간기능, 신기능을 중심으로 한 평가 |
이승욱, 설미현, 나현영, 유정화, 안영민, 이병철, 안세영 |
경희대학교 한의과대학 신계내과학교실 |
Retrospective Study of Safety of Tu Fa (吐法) by Melonis Calyx: Analysis of Clinical Features and Liver and Kidney Functions |
Seung-wook Lee, Mi-hyeon Seol, Hyun-young Na, Jeong-hwa Yoo, Young-min Ahn, Byung-cheol Lee, Se-young Ahn |
Dept. of Internal medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung-Hee University |
Correspondence |
Byung-cheol Lee ,Tel: 02-958-9155, Fax: 02-958-9104, Email: hydrolee@korea.com
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Received: November 10, 2015, Accepted: December 28, 2015, Published online: December 30, 2015. |
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ABSTRACT |
Objectives: This study was conducted to report the safety of vomit-inducing treatment (Tu Fa, 吐法) by Melonis Calyx, particularly with respect to clinical features and liver and kidney functions.
Methods: Patients treated with Melonis Calyx powder between September 2013 and September 2014 were assessed retrospectively.
Results: Less than 3 grams of Melonis Calyx powder can induce mild abdominal discomfort and produce no harmful effects on liver and kidney functions.
Conclusions: Through this study, a vomit-inducing treatment using less than 3 grams of Melonis Calyx can be considered safe enough to be used in clinics, with a cautious approach with respect to dehydration. |
Key words:
Melonis Calyx, Korean medical treatment, liver function, kidney function |
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