The Journal of Korean Medical History (한국의사학회지)
- Volume 25 Issue 1
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- Pages.81-91
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- 2012
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- 1229-6147(pISSN)
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A Review on Prescriptions for Mouth and Teeth in 「Throat, Mouth and Teeth」 of 『Yuyaoyuanfang』
『어약원방(御藥院方)』 「인후구치문(咽喉口齒門)」 중 치아질환 처방에 관한 고찰
- Shin, Jae-Hyuck (Colma Korea) ;
- Song, Ji-Chung (Dept. of Classics, College of Oriental Medicine, Won-Kwang University) ;
- Maeng, Hak-Young (Division of Oriental Medicine and Health, Joong-Bu University) ;
- Eom, Dong-Myung (Dept. of Classics, College of Oriental Medicine, Won-Kwang University)
- Received : 2012.05.18
- Accepted : 2012.05.23
- Published : 2012.05.31
Abstract
Objectives : "Yayaoyuanfang" is a prescription book, compiled by Xuguozhen in 1267. In "Yayaoyuanfang", there are 13 chapters including "Throat, Mouth and Teeth". Because there are few prescription books focused only on mouth and teeth disease in traditional medicine, "Throat, Mouth and Teeth" in "Yayaoyuanfang" is distinctive. Methods : We try to analyze prescriptions by form, effectiveness and report experiences in "Yayaoyuanfang". Results : There are 95 prescriptions with 77 powder, 5 paste, 5 liquid, 2 granule and 5 other forms. Effectiveness of those are divided into teeth, gum and mouth. Effectiveness for teeth are about pains, weakness, cavity, discoloration and so on. Effectiveness for gum are about pain, swelling, weakness, shrinking, etc. Effectiveness for mouth is about bad breath. Conclusions : "Throat, Mouth and Teeth" in "Yayaoyuanfang" has professional prscriptions for throat, mouth and teeth with several form and effectiveness.