• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.107-110
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• 2009

In Sasang constitutional medicine, both disease susceptibility and drug response are considered to be related to the characteristics of an individual's physiology and psychology: a theory which is central to traditional Korean medicine. Based on such observable characteristics, Sasang constitutional medicine classifies people into four constitutional types. Genetic studies of Sasang constitution would help reveal the inheritance patterns and models of the typological traits and, moreover, help with traditional medical diagnosis and treatment. To investigate the heritable aspect of Sasang constitution, we collected various pedigrees from South Korea. The study population has 101 pedigrees composed of 593 individuals. The determination of the Sasang constitution type of each individual was performed by doctors who diagnose the Sasang constitutional type of individuals as part of their professional practice. We calculated estimates of familial correlation and heritability. Parent-Offspring pairs showed the strongest familial correlation of Sasang constitutional type, with the correlation values of 0.21 and 0.28, followed by sibling pairs with the value ranging between 0.14 and 0.25. From the heritability analysis conducted with the Variance-Component method, the heritability of TE (Tae-Eum) type, SY (So-Yang) type, and SE (So-Eum) type were 55%, 41%, and 47%, respectively. This pattern of heritability was consistent with different set of analyses, which suggest the robustness of our result. Our result clearly shows that the Sasang constitution type is heritable, and further genetic analysis based on our result will shed light on the biological mechanism of Sasang constitution.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2009

1. Objectives This study is for comparing between theory about "Constitution" in China and Sasang constitutional Medicine in Korea 2. Method I refered to the literatures about "Constitution" published in China and Korea 3. Result and Conclusion 1) "Constitution" in Traditional Chinese Medcine(TCM) is reinterpretation of Traditional Chinese Medcine, while, Constitution in Sasang Constitutional Medicine is an innovative concept developed from Traditional Korean Medicine. 2) The concept of "Constitution" in Chinese Medicien is related to long-term-period symptom or physical condition, while, the concept of Constitution in Sasang Constitutional Medicien includes not only long-term-period symptoms or physical conditions but also natural superiority and inferiority of individual according to 4 type Constitution. 3) The concept of Constitution in Sasang Constitutional Medicien has organized mind-body system than Concept of "Constitution" in Chinese Medicine. According to the theory of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, Mind is one of the best important things related type of disease. Lectures of Sasang Constitutional Medicine give a full detail of correlation of Mind and disease. 4) Finally, The concept of "Constitution" in Chinese Medicien is changeable but the Concept of "Constitution" in Sasang Constitutional Medicien is not changeable. changeable elements in Sasang Constitutional Medicien are symptoms and syndromes of disease.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.1-14
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• 2022

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the change in Sasang constitution prediction value in 2 years and find the factors associated with it. Methods Cohort data from Korean medicine data center was used. Using Korean Sasang Constitutional Diagnostic Questionnaire (KS-15) which consist of questions related to body shape, temperament, and symptoms, participants were categorized into Tae-Yang (TY), Tae-Eum (TE), So-Yang (SY), and So-Eum (SE). Sasang constitution was assessed on the baseline and after two years. Result Total 5,784 participants were analyzed. (TE 3, 341; SE 911; SY 1,532). Among them, 1,402 participants (24.2%) showed different prediction value in KS-15 after two years. The proportion of participants showing different prediction value in two years was the highest in SY, and the lowest in TE group. The factors associated with the change in Sasang constitution prediction value were different by constitution type. The change in feeling after sweating was significantly associated with the change in prediction value in TE and SY groups, not in SE group. Although temperament was not significantly associated with the change in prediction value from TE to SE, it was significantly associated with that in the change from TE to SY. The change in BMI and appetite were associated with the change in constitution prediction value in all three constitution types. Conclusion Although the factors associated with the change in prediction value of Sasang constitution were different by each constitution type, BMI and appetite were significant in all three types. These factors could be useful for developing Sasang constitution questionnaire and deciding re-prediction needs of Sasang constitution. Further research about the factors related to Sasang constitution diagnosis need to be conducted.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제11권12호
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• pp.363-371
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• 2020

사상체질별 체형 특성을 살펴보기 위하여 대상자들의 체질을 사상 체질 진단 도구인 SCAT와 민간인 전문가에 의해 판정하고 결과가 일치하는 대상자의 8개 부위 신체둘레와 이들의 비율을 분석하였다. SCAT와 전문가의 체질 판정 일치율은 남녀 각각 33.0 %, 41.5 %이었으며, 소양인의 일치 비율이 가장 낮았다. 사상체질에 따른 신체둘레 비율 특성은 남성보다 여성에서 더 뚜렷하게 나타났다. 여성의 이마/목, 가슴/장골, 늑골/장골, 늑골/곡골 둘레 비율은 SCAT, 전문가 모두에서 동일한 결과를 나타내었다. 체질 판정에 있어서 둘레를 측정하는 것 보다 특정 둘레 사이의 비율을 측정하는 것이 더 의미 있는 기준이 될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.39-47
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• 2009

1. Objectives: In order to classify an individual into four constitution type, an oriental medical doctor utilizes various information such as face, pulse, voice, and questionnaire. When only one type of information is used, one's constitution may not be decided correctly. 2. Methods: In this paper, we propose a novel four constitution types classifier using facial images which classifies subjects into indecision group as well as Taeumin, Soeumin, and Soyangin. 3. Results: Experimental results show that it increases the classification rate though the decision rate is rather decreased, which is more effective and reliable than conventional classifiers without indecision. 4. Conclusion: For the effective classification, we have found that it is more useful to add an indecision group which requires more information to be properly classified into one constitution type.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.181-187
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the clinical effects of 8 constitution acupuncture on a patient with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I. Methods : In this study, a patient with CRPS was treated by 8 constitution acupuncture therapy. He was diagnosed in the Cholecystonia of 8 constitution diagnosis. The progress of symptoms were evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) and sleeping time. VAS and sleeping time were evaluated at 7:00 am daily. Results : VAS decreased from 10 to 4, while sleeping time increased from 30 minutes to 3 hours. Conclusion : The results suggest that 8 constitution acupuncture is effective for treating symptoms of CRPS type I.

• 대한안전경영과학회지
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.31-43
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• 2003

In the Oriental Medicine, the physical constitution of a human being can be classified into five characteristic elements. The remedy based on the five elements constitution has revealed excellent clinical effects so far. Therefore, it may be worthwhile to conduct job design researches considering the five elements constitution for improving the efficiency and safety of job. In this study, we examine whether the theory can be applied for job design through the experiment by ‘Digital-type Speed Anticipation Reaction Tester’ or not and suggest the desirable direction of job design.

• 대한한의학원전학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2016

Objectives : To find the causes, the development factors and trend of phlegm-damp constitution in previous dynasties, Chinese medicine books were reviewed, to provide literature basis. Methods : The paper looks into the references to phlegm-damp constitution in Traditional Chinese medicine classics literatures, to analyze the its causes, the development factors, and the recuperation methods. Results : Phlegm-damp constitution is one of common type of human constitution. The development trend of phlegm-damp constitution is Xiaodan(消瘅), similar to the dispersion-thirst disease, stroke, chest discomfort, asthma, infertility to name a few. Conclusions : The phlegm-damp constitution is related to the natural endowment and the acquired life style and behavior factor. General recuperation is a basic and effective approach for preventing and treating the constitution.

• 한국의사학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.23-29
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• 2013

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to extend indications of Four-Constitution Medicinal formulas by comparing with formulas on Dongeuibogam(東醫寶鑑), focusing on their composition. Methods : 1. We analyzed the composition of Four-Constitution Medicine formula which are mentioned on Donguisusebowon(東醫壽世保元), focusing on their composition. 2. We analyzed the composition of formulas on Dongeuibogam(東醫寶鑑) comparing with 24 formulas for So-Eum type, 17 formulas for So-Yang type, 24 formulas for Tae-Eum type, 2 formulas for Tae-Yang type. Results & Conclusions : 1. We finally selected 14 formulas and its effect as similar formulas with Bojungyikgi-tang, Insamjinpi-tang, Cheongunggyeji-tang, Palmulgunja-tang, Hwanggigyejibuja-tang, Hwanggigyeji-tang for So-Eum type. 2. We finally selected 4 formulas and its effect as similar formulas with Dokwaljihwang-tang, Sukjihwanggosam-tang for So-Yang type.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.215-233
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• 1998

본 연구(硏究)는 1998.1월(月)에서 1998.6월(月)사이에 동의대학교(東義大學校) 한의과대학(韓醫科大學) 부속한방병원(附屬韓方病院)에 입원(入院) 가료중(加h療中)인 환자 27명을 대상(對象)으로 하였으며, 사상체질(四象體質)의 판별(判別)은 사상체질분류검사(四象體質分類檢査)(QSCCII)를 중심으로 하였다. 본 결과는 사상체질분류검사(四象體質分類檢査)(QSCCII)와 사상학회(四象學會) 부산시지부(釜山市支部)에서 사용하고 있는 설문지(說問紙)를 비교하여 얻은 것이다. 1. 얼굴모양에 있어서는 태음인(太陰人)과 소양인(少陽人)에 비하여 소음인(少陰人)이 "눈코입이 작고 섬세한 편"이라고 대답하는 빈도가 높았다. 2. 걸음걸이에 있어서는 태음인(太陰人)과 소음인(少陰人)이 소양인(少陽人)에 비하여 "걸음이 빠르고 몸을 흔든다."라고 대답하는 빈도가 낮았다. 3. 피부(皮膚)에 있어서는 소양인(少陽人)에 비하여 소음인(少陰人)이 "희고 마른 편이다"라고 대답하는 빈도가 높았으며, 태음인(太陰人)은 빈도가 낮았다. 4. 피부(皮膚)에 있어서는 "피부가 부드럽고 마른 편이다."라는 항목에서는 소양인(少陽人)과 태음인(太陰人)이 소음인(少陰人)에 비하여 낮은 빈도를 보이고 있었다. 5. 전반적인 얼굴에서 느껴지는 느낌에서는 "단정하다."라는 항목에서 태음인(太陰人)에 비하여 소음인(少陰人)은 높은 빈도의 대답을 하였으며, 소양인(少陽人)은 낮은 빈도의 대답을 하였다. 6. 한출(汗出)에 있어서는 태음인(太陰人)이 소양인(少陽人)과 소음인(少陰人)에 비하여 "대체로 땀이 적은 편이거나 땀이 다른 사람보다 적다"라고 대답하는 빈도가 낮았다. 7. 식욕(食慾)에 있어서는 소양인(少陽人)과 태음인(太陰人)에 비하여 소음인(少陰人)이 "기분에 따라 식욕이 증가되거나 감소되는 편차가 심하다"라고 대답하는 빈도가 높았다. 8. 대변(大便)에 있어서는 "평소에 대변이 무른 것보다 단단해야 건강 상태가 좋다."라는 항목과 "대변이 무르거나 설사가 나면 건강 상태가 나빠진다.(찬 것, 기름진 것을 먹으면 심하다.)"라는 항목에서 소양인(少陽人)에 비하여 소음인(少陰人)은 그렇다고 대답하는 빈도가 높았으며 태음인(太陰人)은 그 빈도가 낮았다. 9. 소변(小便)에 있어서는 소음인(少陰人)에 비하여 소양인(少陽人)과 태음인(太陰人)이 "몸에 열이 많으면 갈증이 나서 물을 먹는데 먹는 것보다 소변량이 더 많이 보게 된다."라고 대답하는 빈도가 낮았다. 10. 피부(皮膚)에 있어서는 소양인(少陽人)과 태음인(太陰人)에 비하여 소음인(少陰人)은 "피부가 매끈매끈하다."라고 대답하는 빈도가 높았다. 11. 평소에 느끼는 자각증세에 있어 소음인(少陰人)에 비하여 소양인(少陽人)과 태음인(太陰人)에게서 "건망증(健忘症)"이라고 대답하는 빈도가 낮았다.