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A Literatural Study on the Principles of Using Thermotherapy of Cutaneous and Muscle Meridian(Hot Poultice)

  • Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
  • Abbr : JKMR
  • 2010, 20(4), pp.63-72
  • Publisher : The Korean Academy Of Oriental Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Korean Medicine

EUNJOO KIM 1 Chung, Seok Hee 1 Mi-Yeon Song 1

1경희대학교

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ABSTRACT

Objectives :The purpose of this literature is to establish theoretical bases of using thermotherapy of cutaneous and muscle meridian(hot poultice). Methods :We reviewed literatures and books about thermotherapy in Traditional Korean medicine. Results and conclusions :Thermotherapy of cutaneous and muscle meridian(hot poultice) has developed from Yu-fa (熨法), a kind of poultice(also called cataplasm). Using it practically in the clinic, we simultaneously analyzed the distributions of cutaneous meridian(經皮) and muscle meridian(經筋) and observed the symptoms of a disease to select treatment region. It has characteristic and originality differentiated from western physical therapy because it makes the function of whole body as well as an affected part better.

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