A Study on Sajeung(死證) presented in "Huangjenaegyeong(黃帝內經)"

"황제내경(黃帝內經)"의 사증(死證)에 대한 고찰(考察)

The word "Sajeung(死證)" in "Huangjenaegyeong(黃帝內經)" includes a warning to lead to death if it is treated wrongly as well as a definite diagnosis saying that it is impossible to care diseases. A disorder condition of the body means that the balance of Eum-yang(陰陽) are broken or O-haeng(五行) doesn't have a good circulation. The prediction to progress is very important as much as decision of whether it is Sajeung or not because it can be changed by the time of day or night and also by changes of the seasons. In addition, according to the relations between Sangsaeng(相生) and Sanggeuk(相克) of O-haeng patients' diseases fall into a dangerous condition at the time under control. But sometimes it can be a severe illness even they are full of vigor. When living and dying has to be determined, it is emphasized the significance of inspection, auscultation and olfaction, inquiring and palpation(望聞問切法). Especially this is the key point to study people's face and pulse.