The Journal of Korean Medical History (한국의사학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 2
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- Pages.34-41
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- 2007
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- 1229-6147(pISSN)
The effect of Yim Eon Kook's medical theroy on his future generations
임언국(任彦國)의 의론이 후대에 미친 영향 - 『치종비방(治腫秘方)』과 『의림촬요(醫林撮要)』 『동의보감(東醫寶鑑)』 『전원필고(田園必考)』 『침구경험방(鍼灸經驗方)』 『의휘(宜彙)』 『치종방』 『침구집성(鍼灸集成)』을 중심으로-
- Seo, Ji Youn (Department of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, KyungHee University) ;
- Kim, Nam Il (Department of Medical History, College of Oriental Medicine, KyungHee University)
- Published : 2007.12.30
Abstract
Yim Eon Kook was deeply involved in founding Chijongcheong(national tumor medical clinic), a government branch in charge of treating tumors mid-Chosun dynasty. He came to be famous nationwide for curing tumors well and when the royal family was notified of this, they founded the Chijongcheong to supply professional health care. He wrote books on treating tumors such as "chijongjinam" and contributed significantly to the advancement of the tumor treating during his times. He also influenced the development and advancement of tumor-related treatments in late-Chosun as well.
Keywords
- traditional korean medicine;
- traditional chinese medicine;
- Chijongcheong;
- chijongjinam;
- mid-Chosun dynasty;
- ancient tumor