초록
Objectives : Paeonia lactiflora Pall(芍藥) is known for curing caking muscular contraction(結實而拘攣) according to Yakucho(藥徵) published by Yoshimasu Todo(吉益東洞), but the descriptions of caking muscular contraction(結實而拘攣) are not fully provided. Methods : In order to further investigate and review the exact meaning of caking muscular contraction(結實而拘攣), present study has been conducted on the basis of researches of Yoshimasu Todo's literatures, focusing on Yakucho. Results : As a result of wide range of investigation, it is concluded that caking muscular contraction(結實而拘攣) indicates an abnormal muscular contraction of rectus abdominis. Conclusions : This study will provide helpful clinic information to doctors who will apply medical treatment specified in Yoshimasu Todo's Yakucho(藥徵) to patients in the future.