Jang, Seong-Bong; Cha, Bae-Chon; Kwon, Ki-Rok

Methods : This study was conducted to carry out quantitative evaluation using HPLC Content analysis was done using HPLC Results : According to HPLC analysis, each BVA-1 contained approximately melittin, and BVA-2 contained approximately melittin. But the volume of coating was so minute, slight difference exists between each needle. Conclusions : Above results indicate that the bee venom acupuncture can complement shortcomings of syringe usage as a part of Oriental medicine treatment, but extensive researches should be done for further verification.

Bee Venom Acupuncture; HPLC; melittin

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