Journal of Korean Medical classics (대한한의학원전학회지)

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Research on The Theory of Blood Vessels in "Hwangjenaegyeong(黃帝內經)"

$\ll$황제내경(黄帝内经)$\gg$ 혈맥이론탐토(血脉论探讨)

  • Ju, Bao-Zhao (Institute of Medical History and Medical Literature, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Hyo-Chul (International Education College, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
  • 국보조 (요녕중의약대학 의사문헌연구소) ;
  • 김효철 (요녕중의약대학 국제교육학원)
  • Received : 2009.10.28
  • Accepted : 2009.11.20
  • Published : 2009.11.25
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Abstract

In "Hwangjenaegyeong(黃帝內經)", the name of blood vessels is closely related to images of the river, and the word for blood vessel contains the following meaning, such as blood vessel, blood wind as well as blood stasis and so on. In a physiological perspective, the unobstructed blood vessel and normal operation blood are important symbols of health, for blood is the basis for human survival, physical activity and mental activity. In pathology, the external cold, excessive seven emotions and a biased diet can cause many kinds of abnormalities of the blood vessels, which can in turn become causes for a variety of diseases. The theory of blood vessels in "Hwangjenaegyeong" can provide guidance for diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in practice.

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