Tag: Korean

Study Confirms Mechanism for Gout Treatment in Korean Medicine

Recent research has confirmed the mechanism of effective treatment of gout in Korean medicine. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis. Known as “the disease of kings,” it is one of the oldest joint diseases known to mankind. Ancient Westerners believed that taste was a “devil’s bite,” while modern medical research has found that the disease is caused …

What is hanyak? Korean herbal and folk medicine

“Hanyak” is a type of traditional Korean medicine that uses herbal and folk remedies to treat illnesses. It features influences from traditional Chinese medicine. A person may use it alongside Western contemporary treatments, making it a type of complementary medicine, or as a stand-alone form of care. Hanyak is one component of Han bang, which is the broader umbrella of …

Russia and China’s international vaccine race and Korean cat coronavirus checks

Welcome to infodemy. We are tracking how disinformation related to the coronavirus crisis is changing our lives. Below are the real and false stories that caught our attention and deserve yours. The EU is now admitting its vaccination failures. The European Commission President said the bloc underestimated production difficulties, was “too late to approve vaccines” and was overly optimistic about …