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Clinical Effects of Rg3 Ginseng Pharmacopuncture for Dry Eye Syndrome in Six Case Reports

안구건조증에 대한 Rg3진센약침의 임상적 효과 6례 보고

  • Kang, Eun-jin (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Park, Eun-young (EunJung Korean Medical Clinic) ;
  • Kim, Kyoung-min (Dept. of Oriental Internal Medicine, College of Oriental Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
  • 강은진 (동의대학교 부속한방병원 한방내과학교실) ;
  • 박은영 (은정한의원) ;
  • 김경민 (동의대학교 부속한방병원 한방내과학교실)
  • Received : 2018.08.02
  • Accepted : 2018.10.31
  • Published : 2018.10.30
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Abstract

Objectives: To report the clinical application and effects of Rg3 ginseng (ginseng radix) pharmacopuncture in patients with dry eye syndrome. Methods: Six patients who suffered from dry eye syndrome were treated with Rg3 ginseng pharmacopuncture for 4 weeks. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was used twice, at the start and end of treatment, to analyze the results. Results: After treatment with Rg3 ginseng pharmacopuncture, OSDI scores were improved in all six patients. Conclusion: Rg3 ginseng pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment for patients with the symptoms of dry eye syndrome.

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