Risk levels of herb-induced liver injury in Korea: from a meta-analysis.

Background: As the use of herbal medicines increased worldwide, there has been concern about the risk of herb-induced liver injury (HILI). Many clinical studies have assessed the risk of HILI in Korea.

Methods: Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of the incidence of HILI in Korea, by analyzing nine clinical studies.

A survey of herbal medicines as tumor microenvironment-modulating agents.

The tumor microenvironment (TME) is extremely complex, involving extensive interactions among stromal cells, immune cells, and signaling molecules. Therefore, an approach targeting the TME has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy. Herbal medicines consist of multiple active compounds, which have multi-target effects.

Recovery from hepatitis A after Korean medicine-based treatment : a case report.

Background: Many studies reported that Korean medicine (KM) is effective for treating liver disease, including hepatitis A. However, KM, specifically with herbal medicine (Chungganplus, CGP) has not been reported yet. We aimed to report a patient with hepatitis A who was treated with KM including CGP, acupuncture, and moxibustion for 12 days.