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Objectives We examined the clinical applicability of the Sasang constitutional diagnosis method described in 『Sasang-Bangyakhappyeon』. Method We translated and analyzed the sections related to Sasang constitutional diagnosis in 『Sasang-Bangyakhappyeon』 into Korean and compared the content with 6 major books on Sasang medicine. Results and Conclusion The diagnosis method in 『Sasang-Bangyakhappyeon』 includes seven criteria (inspection(望診), inquiry(問診), listening and smelling examination(聞診), palpation(切診), body diagnosis(體珍), herbal diagnosis(藥診), and acupuctural diagnosis(鍼診)) for constitutional diagnosis and principles for constitutional diagnosis. Following a comparison of the seven differentiation criteria with 6 major books on Sasang constitutional medicine, they were applied similar criteria, like each constitution has its original symptomology such as helathy Soyangin has easy defecation and healthy Taeeumin has brisk perspiration. Only herbal diagnosis(藥診) and acupucture diagnosis(鍼診) were confirmed as unique diagnostic methods not found in other books. It is thought that further research is necessary to confirm whether herbal diagnosis(藥診) and acupuctural diagnosis(鍼診) suggested in 『Sasang-Bangyakhappyeon』 are suitable methods for clinical use alongside existing diagnostic methods.

Objectives This study aims to analyze the role of Poria and Alismatis Rhizoma in prescriptions used for Soyangin as described in Dongyisusebowon Sinchukbon. Method The primary sources for this study were Dongmuyoogo, Dongyisusebowon Chobonkwon, Dongyisusebowon Gapobon, and Dongyisusebowon Sinchukbon, which were analyzed for references to Poria and Alismatis Rhizoma in Soyangin prescriptions. The study also examined citations from Dongyibogam, a key classical text often referenced in Dongyisusebowon. Results and Conclusion 1) Poria and Alismatis Rhizoma in Soyangin prescriptions originate from Oryeong-san (五苓散), Jueryeong-Tang (猪苓 湯), and Yukmijihwangt-Tang (六味地黃湯), treating Chest bind-Syndrome (結胸症), Mangeum-Syndrome (亡陰 症), and Yin-Deficiency-Midday-Fever(陰虛午熱病), respectively. 2) The role of Poria and Alismatis Rhizoma varies depending on dosage and pathological conditions. 3) Their function varies: they promote water circulation in Exterior Cold Disease (脾水寒表寒病) and supplement kidney yin in Interior Heat Disease (胃水熱裏熱病).

Objective This case study was aimed to report improvement of Soeumin patient with Hwabyung(HB; 火病) on Hwabyung(HB) Scale and Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging(DITI). Methods A patient who complained of dyspepsia, general weakness and HB related symptoms was diagnosed with HB. The patient was diagnosed with Soeumin Stomach Heat-based Interior Heat disease. The patient was hospitalized and received Sasang Constitutional Medicine(SCM) for two weeks. To evaluate the improvement of symptoms, HB Scale and temperature difference of acupoints were used. Result After 2 weeks of treatment, the severity of symptoms improved, and the symptom scale score of the HB Scale decreased from 44 to 21. The temperature difference between Mingmen(GV4) and Dazhui(GV14) decreased from 2.69℃ to 0.84℃. Conclusion This case suggests the significance of SCM treatment for HB patient who complained of dyspepsia and systemic symptoms related to HB. HB Scale and temperature difference of acupoints can be used to see the improvement of HB.