• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.314-364
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• 2006

This thesis is a study on the Significance of Pulse in Internal Classic(內經脈義) in the Chapters on Vitality of Pulse(脈神章) in the Complete Works of Zhang Jingyue(景岳全書) Vol. IV. The Complete Works of Zhang Jingyue(景岳全書) is composed of 64 volumes. Maishenzhang, the Chapters on Vitality of Pulse(脈神章) is composed of 3 chapters. The first chapter is the Significance of Pulse in Internal Classic(內經服義). The terminology, Maishen(脈神) means the Vitality of Pulse, which was introduced by Zhang Jingyue to emphasize that the keypoint of sphygmological diagnosis is the vitality of pulse. The Significance of Pulse in Internal Classic(內經脈義) is composed of 20 parts including Buwei(部位), Maidu(脈度), Sanbujiuhou(三部九候), Qizhen(七診), Liujingmaoti(六經脈體), ect. in Miraculous Pivot(靈樞). There are no commentaries in most of them, which is because there are explanatory notes in Leijing(類經). Therefore, I referred to explanatory notes in Leijing(類經) to study the Significance of Pulse in Internal Classic(內經脈義), and make a study as followings.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.111-117
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• 2010

Objectives : The acupoint-meridian relationship of an acupoint is one of important features of the acupoint. It has also shown evolutionary development over the history of medicine. This study analyzed the prototype kind of information on acupoint-meridian relationships in the A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion(the Classic) of 2c BCE. Methods : The acupoint-meridian relationship of all the acupoints listed in the Classic was counted and reviewed in comparison with the information in the contemporary standard texts. Results : In comparison with the contemporary standard of 361 meridian points, the Classic listed 349(97%) acupoints. Of contemporary standard 361 points, 287(81%) acupoints still maintain the same acupoint-meridian relationship as in the Classic. Conclusions : Acupoint-meridian relationship in the Classic has largely been maintained throughout the history and still comprises a major proportion of the contemporary body of knowledge on acupoint-meridian relationship.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Oriental Medical Informatics
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.16-72
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• 2011

Precious Mirror of Korean Medicine constitutes the basis of Korean orthodox medicine. In Korea it is regarded as the most influential medical work in existence and therefore been accorded first place among the medical works. Many books and reference works referred to Six Viscera and Five Bowels were quoted in Precious Mirror of Korean Medicine. This dissertation is to study quoted passages and reference books related to Six Bowels and Five Viscera in Precious Mirror of Korean Medicine. Based upon the medical works-Introduction to Medicine, Elementary Questions and Spiritual Pivot of Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine, Difficult Classic, Compendium of Medicine, A-B Classic of acupuncture and Moxibustion Pulse Classic, Synopsis of Golden Chamber, Key to Therapeutics of Children's Diseases, A Complete Work of Ancient and Modern Medicine, and etc.-- all but few references the quotations are clearly traced to their origin. It is hoped that this preliminary study will serve as a starting point for further work on the text, with more specific attention to the method of quotations and its many linguistic problems.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.67-82
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• 2010

Globalization describes a process by which regional cultures have become integrated through a global network of communication. In order to communicate among different cultural groups, standardization of terminology is one of the most important steps among its processes. In the field of oriental medicine, there have been continuous efforts to communicate through various methods. Translation of oriental medical classics is one of the significant approaches in terms of transmitting medical theories and clinical experiences of thousands of years to the people of different cultural backgrounds. However, previous translation studies have had difficulties in delivering its underlying principles and assumptions due to lack of standardization of terminology. "WHO International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine in the Western Pacific Region(WHO-IST)" is the outcome of developing standard terminologies on oriental medicine based on mutual agreement of researchers of Korea, China and Japan. As a movement to find more efficient methodology for communication between heterogeneous communities, this study aims to translate parts of "Classic of difficult issues(難經)" into English adopting "WHO-IST" hoping to set a model of translation study.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.22 no.3
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• pp.187-202
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• 2009

The globalization of oriental medicine can be interpreted as the work of making its own contents able to be communicated among global heterogeneous cultural groups. In the field of oriental medical classics the work is to translate its classics into English and introduce them to researchers of oriental medicine in the world, which is essential in order to stimulate global academic communication in that the classics are the prototype as well as the source of oriental medical knowledge for thousands of years. Previous English translation studies have had limits in that terms used were not based on mutual agreement. Now "WHO International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine in the Western Pacific Region(WHO-IST)" is the outcome of developing standard terminologies on oriental medicine contributed by researchers of Korea, China and Japan. The study aims to translate parts of "Classic of difficult issues(難經)" into English adopting "WHO-IST" hoping to set a model of translation study which can be communicated universally.

• Clinical Pain
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• v.19 no.2
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• pp.70-79
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• 2020

Objective: We evaluated the efficacy of a newly-developed spinal orthoses (V-LSO) by comparing the stabilizing effect, abdominal pressure, and comfort of 3 different semirigid LSOs (classic LSO, V-LSO, and Cybertech^®) during various body movements. Method: Thirty healthy volunteers (23~47 years, 24 males, 6 females) were selected. A dual inclinometer measured the range of motion (ROM) while the participants performed flexion/extension and lateral flexion of the lumbar spine with 3 LSOs. The LSO's pressure on the abdominal surface was measured using 9 pressure sensors while lying, sitting, standing, flexion/extension, lateral flexion, axial rotation, and lifting a box. Comfort and subjective immobilization were analyzed by a questionnaire. Results: V-LSO had a statistically significant effect on flexion over Cybertech^®. No significant differences were noted during extension and lateral flexion between the 3 LSOs. The abdominal pressure showed no significant differences while supine. While sitting, standing, and lifting a box, the mean abdominal pressure for V-LSO were significantly higher than those for Cybertech^®. During lumbar flexion, the mean abdominal pressures for classic LSO and V-LSO were significantly higher than that of Cybertech^®. For extension, lateral flexion and axial rotation, the abdominal pressure for V-LSO was significantly higher than those of classic LSO and Cybertech^®. In the subjective analysis, V-LSO and Cybertech^® scored best for comfort. Conclusion: The V-LSO and Cybertech^® were more comfortable than the classic LSO, and hence, may have improved compliance with decreased discomfort. V-LSO may be superior to the other LSOs in restricting lumbar movement and increasing intraabdominal pressure.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.31-45
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• 2009

Eui Bang Shin Gam("醫方新鑑") is a classic on oriental medicines written by Shin Oh (新塢) Han Byung Lyun (韓秉璉) in 1913. It was written under the base of the writer's own experience as well as in the light of 36 other classics on oriental medicines such as Dong Eui Bo Gam ("東醫寶監"), Eui Hak Yip Mun ("醫學入門"), and Kyung Ak Jeon Seo ("景岳全書"). In an attempt to avoid difficult theories and list only the essential informations and formulas for clinical purposes, it attained its own characteristics of not only reorganizing Dong Eui Bo Gam in a pragmatic way but also explaining diseases classified in western medicines in oriental medicines' point of view as well as suggesting medicine formulas regarding such explanations. As a result, it is a complete and efficient medical classic through which one can gain knowledge in both classic oriental medicines and combination of western and oriental medicines. Its special features are making a separate chapter for cholera and Lao Zhai (勞瘵), which is also a contagious disease, and trying in the chapter to explain the diseases in words of oriental medicines; listing details of nine major epidemic and matching them with the diseases known in oriental medicines; and recording a case of enforcing sterilization and preventive injection against contagious diseases. The basic medical theory in Eui Bang Shin Gam are the yin-yang theory, the thesis of fire and water, the thesis of the exterior and the interior, Yun Qi Lun (運氣論), and four institutions of human body. In explaining the basic theories, the writer emphasized strengthening the yang of the body, under the influence of the thoughts of Zhang Ga Bin (張介賓). Since he put the importance of diagnosis first, the first chapter is about diagnosis. There are five different ways of diagnosing a patient mentioned in the book, and acupuncture, pulse, and medicines was considered crucial.

• Herbal Formula Science
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.351-363
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• 2020

Objectives : The purpose of this paper is to describe how Wu Kun(吳昆) understood Huangdineijing 『黃帝內經』 and implemented his understanding when writting Yifangkao 『醫方考』. Methods : From Yifangkao 『醫方考』, we collected all paragraphs including "經曰", "內經曰" while excluding the ones with "論曰" to filter out Sanghanlun 『傷寒論』's perspective. The contents of Huangdineijing·Suwen 『黃帝內經·素問』 and Huangdineijing·Lingshu 『黃帝內經·靈樞』, cited in Wu Kun's Yifangkao 『醫方考』 were extracted, identified from which part it comes and sorted into headings under RyuPyeon Huangjenaegyung 『類編黃帝內經』. Results : The most cited traditional chinese medical classic in Yifangkao 『醫方考』 was Huangdineijing·Suwen 『黃帝內經·素問』 Yinyangyingxiangdalun 「陰陽應象大論篇」 which was cited 41 times. Zhizhenyaodalun 「至眞要大論篇」 had a total of 39 citations followed by Shengqitongtianlun 「生氣通天論篇」 and Liuyuanzhengjidalun 「六元正紀大論篇」 which were cited 13 times and 11 times each. In addition, it was confirmed that other 28 chapters from Huangdineijing·Suwen 『黃帝內經· 素問』, 3 chapters from Huangdineijing·Lingshu 『黃帝內經·靈樞』, 3 chapters from Nanjing 『難經』 and one chapter from Zhenjiujiayijing 『鍼灸甲乙經』 were also cited. Also the analysis of the classification of the Huangdineijing·Suwen 『黃帝內 經·素問』 showed that 57 citations were classified as 'treatment', 41 citations were classified as 'Yin and Yang and Five phases', 39 citations were calssified as 'Cause and Mechanism of Disease'. Conclusion : 1. Yifangkao 『醫方考』 have explained prescriptions by implementing principles from 5 kinds of traditional chinese medical classic including Huangdineijing·Suwen 『黃帝內經·素問』, Huangdineijing·Lingshu 『黃帝內經·靈樞』 etc. 2. According to table 3, Yifangkao 『醫方考』 have cited Huangdineijing·Suwen 『』 to explain how each compounds were used and how the Korean medical principle of Yin and Yang was applied in the prescriptions. 3. It can be suggested in formula study there is utility to understand principles of traditional chinese medical classic to comprehend prescriptions.

• Journal of Society of Preventive Korean Medicine
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.1-16
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• 2013

Environmental medicine has interest in the effect of natural environment on the human health. Nature is usually understoodas' sky(天)' and 'earth(地)' which implies the harmony of humankind and nature(天地相應). As can be shown above, environment concept is the basic in Korean Medicine which originate in "Huangdi's Internal Classic" as clear medical form. According to "Huangdi's Internal Classic" man ought to abide by the nurturing 'Tao(道)' which is the way of life. This can be explained as the principle of balance, specially of yin(陰) and yang(陽) as is represented by the transformation of the energies from the universe. Life through the four seasons is also referred in the classic upon when four different climates have some effect on people, and the regional effect on health is also written there. Under the strict modem view, the achievement of the classic in the field of environmental medicine may be treated as primitive, but it was induced through long-term observation, so that once was state-of-the-art result at that time. But to solve the intrinsic weak points in traditional environmental medicine and also to harmonize with modern science to contribute to national health, the way of modem research can be applied to traditional concept on environmental medicine. Natural scientific approach is to avoid superstition and incantation. Strict method approach is to enhance accuracy and reliance in clinical observation. Overall, predictability can help develop the effectiveness and efficiency of diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, and prevention in environmental disease with holy method of Korean Medicine.

• The Journal of Korean Medical History
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.59-82
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• 2002

"KoKeumDoSeoJipSeong" EuiBoo that is commonly known as 'EuiBooJeonRok' is a part of "HeumJeongKoKeumDoSeoJipSeong" which was published under Qing empire support and it has a significance in gathering all the results of eastern medicine until 18th century. It contained the best knowledge of the time and considered as the most precious book for two hundred years, but nowadays it is looked away in its value and use. We could prescribe the historical significance this classic medical book has and furthermore, embody the basic knowledge necessary for constructing database by studing compilation and editions. This is the significance the classic "DoSeoJipSeong" has and the significance of the digital EuiBooJipSeong which will be newly shown as a digital knowledge information system.