• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.34 no.1
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• pp.103-133
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• 2021

Objectives : This paper examines verses from the 『Bencaoshu』 that are quoted in the 『Benjingshuzheng』 to determine its characteristics. Methods : Based on the two texts, contents by Liuqianjiang in the 『Benjingshuzheng』 were selected, of which his pharmacology was examined to determine common characteristics. Results & Conclusions : Based on what Zouzhu adopted from the pharmacology of the 『Bencaoshu』, it could be said that he focused on the interaction between Yin/Yang and Five Phases, the ascending/descending/exiting/entering of Qi, and the smooth circulation and communication of Qi. Constant Yin/Yang movement as a result of continuous circulation of Qi was emphasized. Zouzhu's adoption of the pharmacology of the 『Bencaoshu』 is in indication of his approval of Liuqianjiang's descriptive methods, and his will to follow and further develop the pharmacology of the 『Bencaoshu』 that is based on the theories of the 『Shanghanlun』 and the 『Jinguiyaole』.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.1-24
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• 2024

Objectives : The objective of this study is to compare the properties of Mahuang and Shigao based on their similar effects and how they are manifested in formulas that include these medicinals. Methods : Descriptions of Mahuang and Shigao as written in the Shennongbencaojing, Mingyibielu, Bencaogangmu, Benjingshuzheng were analyzed to determine their similar traits. Formulas in which these medicinals were both used for their similar effects were analyzed. Results & Conclusions : Mahuang and Shigao, through their interaction, both communicate fluids, relieve stagnation, and draw out heat or Yang qi from the Yin part. These similarities influence each other, which is related to their common meridian tropism, the Lung Channel, to diffuse, purify and descend. The ten formulas that include the two medicinals were similar in that Yin and Yang were interactive. Of these, those that relieved stagnation were Maxingganshitang and Daqinglongtang. Those which communicated fluids and relieved stagnation were Yuebitang, Yuebijiabanxiatang, Yuebijiashutang, Xiaoqinglongjiashigaotang, Houpumahuangtang, and Wengetang. Those that drew out heat or Yang qi from the Yin part through interaction between Yin and Yang were Guizhieryuebiyitang and Mahuangshengmatang. Previous studies stated that Mahuang and Shigao are different and using both medicinals in the same formula would repress each other or balance each other out-this study focused on their common properties which resulted in the above-mentioned findings.