Animal Venom for Medical Usage in Pharmacopuncture in Korean Medicine: Current Status and Clinical Implication.

ABSTRACT: Animal venoms, widespread throughout the world, are complex mixtures, the composition of which depends on the venom-producing species. The objective of this study was to contribute to the development of animal venom-based medicines by investigating the use of animal venom pharmacopuncture in Korean medicine (KM) institutions. We surveyed 256 public health centers from 1 through 31 October 2019 as guided by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MoHW). A questionnaire developed by an expert group was distributed and collected for statistical analysis. The survey identified three types of animal venom-based pharmacopuncture: bee, snake, and toad venoms. The medications are based on a single animal venom ingredient and produced in 11 external herbal dispensaries (EHDs). Each animal venom is proc

SUBMITTER: Sung SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7912904 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature