• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.25 no.5
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• pp.77-87
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• 2008

Objectives : We would like to look into the understanding and errors of the changes in the 'Suhyeoljuchijeung' of acupuncture and moxibustion through the documentary study of Gomu's(高武) $\ll$Chimgujeolyochiyeong$\gg$ today. Methods : Based on Hwangyongsang(黃龍祥)'s study, the author of the $\ll$Chimgujeolyochiyeong$\gg$, date it was written, the number of volumes and edition, basic contents, basic constitution, referenced books and characteristics, influence on posterity, the documentary research results will be arranged. Results & Conclusions : 1. $\ll$Chimgujeolyochiyung$\gg$ was first printed in the 16th year of the Gajung(嘉靖) era during the Myeong(明) dynasty(1537). It has a total of 7 volumes and is divided into 3 books(帙). The first book is three volumes of $\ll$Chimgujeolyo(鍼灸節要)$\gg$, and the second and third books are 4 volumes of $\ll$Chimguchiyung(鍼灸聚英)$\gg$. 2. The main content of this book is 'Suhyeoljuchijeung' of volume 1, and was written based mainly on Wangjipjung(王執中)'s $\ll$Chimgujasenggyeong(鍼灸資生經)$\gg$. also it was the first to systematically arrange the indications of acupuncture points after $\ll$Myeongdanggyeong(明堂經)$\gg$. 3. The author, Gomu was influenced by the 'literary restoration movement(文學複古運動)' of the time, resulting in the 'Jongyeongsunggo(尊經崇古)' ideology being reflected in $\ll$Chimgujeolyochiyung$\gg$.