Abstract

Objectives : Type analysis is done on pharmacopuncture related papers published in the Journal of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion from the inaugural issue to August 2006 issue. Methods : Journal search engine KSI ISS and KSI KISS were mainly used and additional sources were complemented by the index issue and English journals. Results : 1. The number of journals associated with pharmacopuncture is 438 papers. 2. For type analysis of the type of studies, experiment papers outnumbered other types with 355 cases, followed by 70 for clinical trials, and 14 for literary studies. 3. For type analysis of the pharmacopuncture extracts, bee venom related papers were most numerous with 101 cases. And nextis 52 experiment papers and 41 clinical trials. 4. Type analysis on the type of illnesses listed in experiment papers, 81 for anti-cancer ${\cdot}$ immune disorders ${\cdot}$ anti-oxidation, 61 papers concentrated on arthritis, etc. Conclusion : Since 1984 to August 2006 issue ranging 22 years, type analysis revealed that the number of journals pertaining to pharmacopuncture has risen steadily over the years and nearly half of papers published recently are dealing with pharmacopuncture. Pharmacopuncture is a treatment method based on the unique theory of Korean traditional medicine. And effort and academical approach on pharmacopuncture are expected to receive positive evaluation.

Keywords

• Herbal acupuncture;
• Journal of Korean Acupuncture and Moxibustion;
• Pharmacopuncture