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Narrative Review Geum! Maek! Capsule Diet

Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies on the Anti-Obesity Effect of Gambihwan

Kang JH, Song BK, Yoo JH, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2020)

14 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
3 Major Mechanisms

Gambihwan exerts anti-obesity effects through multiple mechanisms, and clinical evidence is accumulating.

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Review of Preclinical and Clinical Studies on the Anti-Obesity Effect of Gambihwan

Kang JH, Song BK, Yoo JH, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2020)
14 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
3 Major Mechanisms

Summary

The anti-obesity effect of Gambihwan was comprehensively reviewed across 8 animal experiments and 6 clinical studies. Gambihwan demonstrated anti-obesity effects through mechanisms including adipocyte differentiation inhibition, fat decomposition promotion, and appetite suppression.

Key Conclusion

Gambihwan exerts anti-obesity effects through multiple mechanisms, and clinical evidence is accumulating.

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Blood Lipid Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Weight Management Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee KW, Chung WS, Jang SB, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

22% Triglyceride Reduction Rate
90 subjects Number of Participants

The Korean medicine weight management program significantly improves blood lipids along with weight loss.

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Blood Lipid Improvement Effect of Korean Medicine Weight Management Program: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Lee KW, Chung WS, Jang SB, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
22% Triglyceride Reduction Rate
90 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Ninety obese patients with comorbid dyslipidemia were divided into a Korean medicine treatment group and a control group, and blood lipid changes were compared over 12 weeks. The Korean medicine group showed reductions in total cholesterol by 15%, LDL by 18%, and triglycerides by 22%.

Key Conclusion

The Korean medicine weight management program significantly improves blood lipids along with weight loss.

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Analysis of Korean Medicine Diet Effects on Thyroid Function and Basal Metabolism

Son CG, Han YJ, Shin NR, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2021)

7.5% Basal Metabolism Improvement
35 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine diet activates basal metabolism through thyroid function improvement.

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Analysis of Korean Medicine Diet Effects on Thyroid Function and Basal Metabolism

Son CG, Han YJ, Shin NR, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2021)
7.5% Basal Metabolism Improvement
35 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Herbal medicine prescriptions were administered for 10 weeks to 35 obese patients with hypothyroidism tendency, and changes in thyroid hormones and basal metabolic rate were observed. T3 increased by 12% and BMR improved by 7.5%, confirming metabolic improvement.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine diet activates basal metabolism through thyroid function improvement.

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Local Fat Reduction Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment: An Ultrasound-Based Evaluation

Hwang MS, Park SU, Moon SK, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

7.2mm Fat Thickness Reduction
48 subjects Number of Participants

Pharmacopuncture treatment is effective for local fat reduction and can be utilized as a non-invasive body shaping method.

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Local Fat Reduction Effect of Pharmacopuncture Treatment: An Ultrasound-Based Evaluation

Hwang MS, Park SU, Moon SK, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
7.2mm Fat Thickness Reduction
48 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Wild ginseng pharmacopuncture was administered to the abdomen in 48 patients with abdominal localized obesity, and subcutaneous fat thickness was measured by ultrasound. After 8 weeks, subcutaneous fat thickness decreased by an average of 7.2 mm, and waist circumference also decreased by 3.1 cm.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment is effective for local fat reduction and can be utilized as a non-invasive body shaping method.

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Importance of Combined Lifestyle Modification in Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Kim BJ, Choi IH, Yun YH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)

9.1kg Combined Group Weight Loss
240 subjects Number of Participants

Combining lifestyle modification with Korean medicine obesity treatment improves weight loss effects by approximately 60%.

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Importance of Combined Lifestyle Modification in Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Kim BJ, Choi IH, Yun YH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2024)
9.1kg Combined Group Weight Loss
240 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

At 6 Korean medicine clinics, 16-week treatment outcomes were compared between a herbal medicine + acupuncture group (120 subjects) and a herbal medicine + acupuncture + lifestyle modification group (120 subjects). The lifestyle combined group showed significantly greater weight reduction (9.1 kg vs 5.7 kg).

Key Conclusion

Combining lifestyle modification with Korean medicine obesity treatment improves weight loss effects by approximately 60%.

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Review of Preclinical Studies on Brown Fat Activation Effect of Herbal Medicine

Nam HJ, Lee BH, Kang OS, et al.

Phytomedicine (2024)

17 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
5 types Major Herbal Materials

Herbal medicine components increase energy expenditure through brown fat activation, presenting a new mechanism for obesity treatment.

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Review of Preclinical Studies on Brown Fat Activation Effect of Herbal Medicine

Nam HJ, Lee BH, Kang OS, et al. Phytomedicine (2024)
17 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
5 types Major Herbal Materials

Summary

The effect of herbal medicine components on brown adipose tissue (BAT) activation was analyzed across 17 animal experiments. Herbal medicine components such as cinnamon, ginger, and aconite were shown to increase UCP1 expression and promote thermogenesis.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine components increase energy expenditure through brown fat activation, presenting a new mechanism for obesity treatment.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Dietary Therapy for Obesity Treatment: A Systematic Review

Bae GS, Jang JG, Oh TW, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)

20 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
34% Additional Weight Loss Effect

Korean medicine dietary therapy is an adjunctive strategy that significantly enhances obesity treatment effects.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Dietary Therapy for Obesity Treatment: A Systematic Review

Bae GS, Jang JG, Oh TW, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2022)
20 studies Number of Reviewed Studies
34% Additional Weight Loss Effect

Summary

The obesity treatment effect of Korean medicine dietary therapy (medicinal cuisine, herbal tea, constitution-specific diet) was systematically analyzed across 20 studies. When Korean medicine dietary therapy was combined, the average weight reduction rate was 34% higher.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine dietary therapy is an adjunctive strategy that significantly enhances obesity treatment effects.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi SH, Lee JA, Park BK, et al.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)

0.42 BMI z-score Reduction
60 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine obesity treatment can be safely and effectively applied to pediatric obesity.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Treatment for Pediatric Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi SH, Lee JA, Park BK, et al. Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2023)
0.42 BMI z-score Reduction
60 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Sixty obese children aged 8-15 were divided into a Korean medicine treatment group and a nutrition education control group and treated for 12 weeks. The Korean medicine group showed a BMI z-score reduction of 0.42, with a 3.1% reduction in body fat percentage.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine obesity treatment can be safely and effectively applied to pediatric obesity.

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Liver Function Safety Evaluation of Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment: A Prospective Monitoring Study

Shin IS, Ko SG, Lee MY, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)

97.5% Normal Maintenance Rate
200 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine obesity treatment is safe for liver function and shows positive effects on existing fatty liver improvement.

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Liver Function Safety Evaluation of Korean Medicine Obesity Treatment: A Prospective Monitoring Study

Shin IS, Ko SG, Lee MY, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2022)
97.5% Normal Maintenance Rate
200 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Liver function (AST, ALT, GGT) changes were prospectively monitored for 12 weeks in 200 patients receiving Korean medicine obesity treatment. Liver function values remained within the normal range in 97.5% of patients, and the fatty liver index actually improved.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine obesity treatment is safe for liver function and shows positive effects on existing fatty liver improvement.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Diet on Weight Management in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yoon SH, Kim MJ, Han CH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

5.4kg Average Weight Loss
72 subjects Number of Participants

Korean medicine diet selectively reduces body fat while preserving bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

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Effect of Korean Medicine Diet on Weight Management in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Yoon SH, Kim MJ, Han CH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
5.4kg Average Weight Loss
72 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Weight, body fat, and bone mineral density before and after participation in a Korean medicine diet program were comparatively analyzed in 72 postmenopausal obese women. An average weight reduction of 5.4 kg was achieved, with selective body fat reduction without bone mineral density loss.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine diet selectively reduces body fat while preserving bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.

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Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Inflammatory Markers in Obese Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Park SJ, Hong JM, Kim YS, et al.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2025)

SMD -0.89 CRP Reduction Effect
13 studies Number of Reviewed RCTs

Korean herbal medicine obesity treatment significantly reduces systemic inflammation along with weight loss.

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Effect of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Inflammatory Markers in Obese Patients: A Meta-Analysis

Park SJ, Hong JM, Kim YS, et al. Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2025)
SMD -0.89 CRP Reduction Effect
13 studies Number of Reviewed RCTs

Summary

The effect of Korean herbal medicine obesity treatment on inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, TNF-α) was meta-analyzed across 13 RCTs. The herbal medicine group showed significant reductions in CRP (SMD: -0.89) and IL-6 (SMD: -0.74).

Key Conclusion

Korean herbal medicine obesity treatment significantly reduces systemic inflammation along with weight loss.

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Satiety Enhancement and Energy Intake Reduction Effect of Herbal Medicine Diet Capsules

Woo JS, Min BJ, Lim CY, et al.

Phytomedicine (2023)

320kcal Daily Intake Reduction
42 subjects Number of Participants

Herbal medicine diet capsules induce natural caloric intake reduction by increasing satiety.

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Satiety Enhancement and Energy Intake Reduction Effect of Herbal Medicine Diet Capsules

Woo JS, Min BJ, Lim CY, et al. Phytomedicine (2023)
320kcal Daily Intake Reduction
42 subjects Number of Participants

Summary

Herbal medicine diet capsules were administered for 6 weeks to 42 overweight adults, and food diaries and satiety scales were analyzed. After capsule administration, daily caloric intake decreased by an average of 320 kcal, and satiety increased by 35%.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine diet capsules induce natural caloric intake reduction by increasing satiety.

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