A: Hello everyone. Have you heard about Heo Jun, a court physician in the reign of King Seonjo of Joseon Dynasty in Korea?
At the age of 29, he was appointed as a court physician. Dr. Jun wrote many medical books, and undoubtedly, his most significant achievement in the book ‘ Donguibogam’.
It is an encyclopedia of traditional Korean edition encompassing all knowledge on eastern medicine, and noted as the defining text of traditional Korean medicine.
It is a great honor for us to have Dr. Heo Jun here today. We will find out more in detailed information about the book ‘ Donguibogam’ together with him. What a great opportunity.
Let’s welcome Dr. Heo Jun.
B: Hello everyone. Thank you for inviting me and I’m very glad to be here.
I’m enormously …show more content…
Just like its title, it certainly plays an important role in Eastern countries! It was written, referring not only to Korean medical texts, but also those of China, and recorded illnesses with their respective remedies.
I think there were many other medical texts available during the time of Joseon, when you compiled the books. Were there any specific reasons for you to produce Donguibogam?
B: There were many advanced medical texts available in Joseon; however, it was partially utilized because there were so many. Furthermore, most of the prescriptions were for Chinese people so it was unsuitable for Koreans.
At that time Korean people were starving and in distress because of the Japanese invasion (1592). After witnessing the difficulties of these people, I decided to compile a new medical text unique to the common people who can easily utilize, and also appropriate for Korean people.
In addition, most of the medicines were imported from China and so expensive in Joseon. The commoners couldn’t really afford them. Many commoners, who got sick, often died without even getting a chance to receive treatments. Taking such circumstances into consideration, I wrote Donguibogam using the things that commoners could easily access as …show more content…
The internal medicine section primarily deals with physiologic functions and equivalent disorders of internal organs. The interactions of five organs- liver, lungs, kidneys, heart, and spleen- are thoroughly explained.
2. The external medicine section deals with the disease on the visible parts of the body, such as skin, muscles, blood vessels, tendons and bones, and the various related illnesses.
3. Miscellaneous diseases section deals with diagnosis and healing methods of various illnesses and disorders such as anxiety, over-excitement, stroke, cold, nausea, edema, jaundice, carbunculosis, and others. This chapter also has a section for pediatrics and gynecology.
4. The remedy section deals with medicines and drugs. It details methods for creating remedies and potions, such as the collection of medicinal herbs and plants, creating and handling of medication, correct prescription and administration of medicine.
All herbal medicine is categorized with explanations regarding their strength, gathering period and their common names for easy understanding.
5. There is also a separate section dealing with acupuncture therapy, which explains the acupuncture procedures for various ailments and disorders.
A: Wow! Incredibly well
At the age of 29, he was appointed as a court physician. Dr. Jun wrote many medical books, and undoubtedly, his most significant achievement in the book ‘ Donguibogam’.
It is an encyclopedia of traditional Korean edition encompassing all knowledge on eastern medicine, and noted as the defining text of traditional Korean medicine.
It is a great honor for us to have Dr. Heo Jun here today. We will find out more in detailed information about the book ‘ Donguibogam’ together with him. What a great opportunity.
Let’s welcome Dr. Heo Jun.
B: Hello everyone. Thank you for inviting me and I’m very glad to be here.
I’m enormously …show more content…
Just like its title, it certainly plays an important role in Eastern countries! It was written, referring not only to Korean medical texts, but also those of China, and recorded illnesses with their respective remedies.
I think there were many other medical texts available during the time of Joseon, when you compiled the books. Were there any specific reasons for you to produce Donguibogam?
B: There were many advanced medical texts available in Joseon; however, it was partially utilized because there were so many. Furthermore, most of the prescriptions were for Chinese people so it was unsuitable for Koreans.
At that time Korean people were starving and in distress because of the Japanese invasion (1592). After witnessing the difficulties of these people, I decided to compile a new medical text unique to the common people who can easily utilize, and also appropriate for Korean people.
In addition, most of the medicines were imported from China and so expensive in Joseon. The commoners couldn’t really afford them. Many commoners, who got sick, often died without even getting a chance to receive treatments. Taking such circumstances into consideration, I wrote Donguibogam using the things that commoners could easily access as …show more content…
The internal medicine section primarily deals with physiologic functions and equivalent disorders of internal organs. The interactions of five organs- liver, lungs, kidneys, heart, and spleen- are thoroughly explained.
2. The external medicine section deals with the disease on the visible parts of the body, such as skin, muscles, blood vessels, tendons and bones, and the various related illnesses.
3. Miscellaneous diseases section deals with diagnosis and healing methods of various illnesses and disorders such as anxiety, over-excitement, stroke, cold, nausea, edema, jaundice, carbunculosis, and others. This chapter also has a section for pediatrics and gynecology.
4. The remedy section deals with medicines and drugs. It details methods for creating remedies and potions, such as the collection of medicinal herbs and plants, creating and handling of medication, correct prescription and administration of medicine.
All herbal medicine is categorized with explanations regarding their strength, gathering period and their common names for easy understanding.
5. There is also a separate section dealing with acupuncture therapy, which explains the acupuncture procedures for various ailments and disorders.
A: Wow! Incredibly well