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A study on the concept of pulse of the vital gate assigned on left or right by sex distinction

Eun Seok-min 1

1우석대학교 한의과대학 원전의사학교실

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ABSTRACT

Objective: This study was done to find the philological origin of the concept of pulse of the vital gate being assigned left or right according to sex distinction, and study its theoretical features that had been applied to clinical diagnosis. Method: Medical books such as 『Maijue(脈訣)』, 『Leizheng Huorenshu(類證活人書)』, 『Maijuezhizhang(脈訣指掌)』, 『Yixuerumen(醫學入門)』 , which directly mentions or having been considered to mention such concept of pulse of the vital gate, were inquired to find the philological origin of the concept. And after the philological origin was confirmed, combination between this concept and traditional pulse theory was also discussed. Results & Conclusion: The philological origin of the concept was confirmed as having the Taoist origin. In this study it was discussed through the contents of 『Xiyuedouxiansheng Xiuzhenzhinan(西嶽竇先生修眞指南)』. A term that is called ‘the vital pulse(命脈)’ appears in this book, and it could be said that the concept of ‘the vital pulse’ which is assigned on left or right according to sex distinction in the book like this had lead the pulse assignment of the vital gate into such a form that considers the sex distinction. After being accepted in medical theory, this concept also had been united with traditional pulse theory that appears in 『Nanjing(難經)』 and 『Maijing(脈經)』 to become a applicable theory in clinical diagnosis.

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