Biography of Royal Doctor Noh Jungrye(盧重禮) of King SeJong(世宗) Era and His Contribution to Development of Korean Medicine

세종대(世宗代)의 의관(醫官) 노중례(盧重禮)의 삶과 의사학(醫史學)에의 공헌(公憲) - 향약(鄕藥) 및 산부인과(産婦人科) 의학(醫學)의 발전(發展)과 관련하여 -

Noh Jungrye(盧重禮) can be cited as an representative royal doctor of early Chosun dynasty. He collaborated in the development of korean medicine out of the influence of chinese medicine. He made an systematical approach on supply and propagation of The Native Herb Medicine(鄕藥) which promoted the independence of Korean medicine. The edition of "HyangYakJibSungBang(鄕藥集成方)"(Compendium of Prescriptions from the Countryside) was the result of this effort establishing the originality of Korean medicine. He also strengthened in the medical support new born child editing "TaeSanYoRok(胎産要錄)" as their mortal rate was high in that time. In social-political aspect, being appointed in Dangsanggwan(堂上官) as a doctor, was controversial as even after his death this discussion kept on. On the other hand this designation prompt other doctors to devote in Korean medicine.