• 대한한의학원전학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.41-53
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• 2021

Objectives : This paper analyzes the newly discovered manuscripts of the HyangchonGyeongHeomdanbang(鄕村經驗單方). The HyangchonGyeongHeomdanbang is a collection of prescriptions written by Lee, Gyeongbu, a native of Gongju, Chungcheong Province, who served as a central official in the mid-19th century. Methods : First, background of the author was investigated through official sources. Next, bibliographical information along with the contents of the book were examined. Results : 1. Based on the findings of category classification, it can be concluded that the author put the most importance on tumefaction. 2. The author's main philosophy was cultivation based on Confucian ideas. 3. The book was intended for those without specialized medical knowledge. Conclusions : The HyangchonGyeongHeomdanbang(鄕村經驗單方) is an example of maximized convenience and accessibility in the accumulative process of clinical medicine during 19^th century Joseon.