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A Study on the Distinctive Features of 『Hwangjenaegyeongtaeso(黃帝內經太素)』 by Yang Sangseon and his Medical Theory

  • The Journal Of Korean Medical Classics
  • Abbr : JKMC
  • 2009, 22(2), pp.35~70
  • Publisher : 대한한의학원전학회
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

이상협 1 Kim,Joong-Han 1

1동의대학교

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ABSTRACT

Yang Shangseon(楊上善)'s 『Hwangjenaegyeongtaeso(黃帝內經太素)』 was the first commentary book of 『Hwangjenaegyeong(黃帝內經)』, its importance often mentioned in level with Wang Bing(王冰)'s 『Somun(素問)』⋅『Yeongchu(靈樞)』. The distinctive feature of Yang Sangseon(楊上善)'s commentary is that it is easy to comprehend in accordance with an organized classification, and that the explanations are simple and clear. Despite strict application of the Eumyang(陰陽, Yinyang) theory and Five phases[五行] theory throughout the text, should there be sentences which fall out of consistency with the basic theories, he added his own substantial commentary. His medical theory gives attention to the Meridian system[經絡], lays emphasis on developing the soul[神], and has a unique opinion about the Opening closing and pivot[開闔樞] theory along with the Myeongmun(命門). To explain the methods for preserving health[養生], he adopted the Nojang philosophy(老莊思想); to enrich the vitality he adopted the Buddhist philosophy(佛敎思想); and to analyze physiologic and pathogenic factors, he adopted the Confucian philosophy(儒家思想).

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