Pharmacopuncture and Korean Medicine Treatment
This clinic uses pharmacopuncture as its main treatment method, alongside acupuncture, herbal medicine, and moxibustion.
What is pharmacopuncture?
Pharmacopuncture (약침, yakchim) injects a small volume of purified herbal extract into acupuncture points. It combines the point stimulation of acupuncture with the pharmacological action of herbal medicine. Preparations are made in a licensed dispensary under quality control, not mixed at the bedside.
A session usually takes 15–30 minutes. The injection volume is small and a fine needle is used. Treatment frequency depends on the condition and is decided with the doctor.
Conditions commonly seen here
| Musculoskeletal | Neck and back pain, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, sports and traffic-accident injuries |
|---|---|
| Metabolic | Blood glucose and lipid management as an adjunct to conventional care, metabolic syndrome, weight management |
| Immune and skin | Autoimmune conditions, atopic dermatitis, eczema, chronic urticaria |
| Women's health | Menstrual disorders, menopausal symptoms, postpartum care |
| Other | Digestive disorders, facial palsy, fatigue, paediatric care |
Research background
The clinic's pharmacopuncture research includes retrospective studies of lipid profiles among patients taking statins, HbA1c among adults with hyperglycaemia, and blood pressure, pulse wave velocity (PWV) and heart rate variability (HRV) among patients with hypertension.
The hypertension study analysed 105 patients and 1,912 visit records. It was published online on 10 October 2026 in Acupuncture & Electro-Therapeutics Research (OnlineFirst). Juyoung Lee and Yeongeun Yoo are co-authors affiliated with Dongpyun-Bubu Korean Medical Clinic. Read the publisher's article page (DOI 10.1177/03601293261493660).
Observed changes were SBP −23.7 mmHg, DBP −14.8 mmHg, PWV −0.8 m/s and HRV +6.8 ms (all p<0.001). Without a control group, these changes cannot establish a causal effect of pharmacopuncture alone; the proposed response predictors require prospective external validation.
These are observational studies, not randomised controlled trials. They describe what was observed in a specific patient group and do not establish that the same result will occur for any individual. Full citations and links are on the doctors page and in the research listing.
Cost
Korea's National Health Insurance covers part of the cost of some Korean medicine treatments for enrolled patients. Pharmacopuncture and herbal medicine are generally not covered and are charged privately. Exact cost depends on the treatment plan; please ask at the front desk or call before your visit.