Publications by authors named "Kiljoon Bae"

Background: ChondroT, a new herbal medication, consists of Angelica grosseserrata Maxim., Lonicera japonica Thunb., Angelica gigas Nakai, Clematis terniflora var.

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Background: Previously, we reported that ChondorT showed significant anti-arthritis and anti-inflammatory effects. ChondroT, a new herbal medication, consists of the water extracts of Osterici Radix, Lonicerae Folium, Angelicae Gigantis Radix, Clematidis Radix, and Phellodendri Cortex (6:4:4:4:3). The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of ChondroT in collagenase-induced osteoarthritis rat model.

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Article Synopsis
  • ChondroT is a traditional Korean herbal remedy known for treating joint pain, inflammation, and symptoms associated with arthritis, and this study tested its effectiveness in a rat model of osteoarthritis.
  • In the experiment, ChondroT was shown to significantly reduce swelling, improve joint health, and enhance pain response in rats after just five days.
  • The findings suggest that ChondroT has potential anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, making it a promising candidate for future clinical use in treating osteoarthritis, although more research is needed to understand how it works.
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Objectives: To examine the changes in pain, disability, and quality of life in motor vehicle collision injury (MVCI) patients after treatment with traditional Korean medicine (TKM), and to investigate the psychological characteristics of these patients.

Methods: Forty-one patients with MVCI were treated with TKM including acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medication, chuna manual therapy, and physical therapy. Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale were assessed at admission and discharge.

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