The Essential Teachings of Sasang Medicine

An Annotated Translation of Lee Je-ma's Dongeui Susei Bowon

Gary Wagman (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

360 Seiten

2016
Singing Dragon (Verlag)
978-1-84819-317-8 (ISBN)

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This unique translation of the foundational text in Korean medicine, the Dongeui Susei Bowon, is enhanced through extensive footnotes and explanations to allow the student of Sasang Medicine entry and insight into Lee Je-ma's theory, practice and philosophy. It also includes over one hundred herbal formulae for each Sasang constitution.

Sasang Medicine, the only complete Korean medical system and philosophy, is made accessible in English for the first time through this annotated translation of Lee Je-ma's foundational text, the Dongeui Susei Bowon.

Including a philosophical exploration of human emotions and constitutions, and comprehensive explanation of the Four Constitutions and their effects on health, the Dongeui Susei Bowon offers a unique approach to any health concern. It also includes examples of specific cases and how to apply over one hundred herbal formulae for effective treatment according to the energetic requirements of each Sasang constitution.

Rigorous translation, explanatory introduction explaining the relationship to and differences from Chinese medicine, detailed footnotes, and commentary by a practicing doctor of Korean medicine fully elucidates Lee Je-ma's text for a thorough understanding of Sasang Medicine.

Gary Wagman is a practitioner of Oriental medicine and acupuncture. He was among the first foreign students to study at Daejeon University of Oriental Medicine in South Korea and is now based in Oregon, USA, where he founded the American Institute of Korean Traditional Medicine. Find out more at koreanmedicine.us and sasangmedicine.com

Acknowledgements. Introduction. Part 1. Theory. 1. Theories on Human Nature and Conduct. 2. The Four Basic Characteristics. 3. Expanding & Fulfilling. 4. The Zhang Fu Organs. 5. The Basic Principles of Medicine. Part 2. Clinical Application. 6. Illness of the So Eum Individual. 7. Illness of the So Yang Individual. 8. Illness of the Tae Eum Individual. 9. Illness of the Tae Yang Individual. Part 3. Additional Topics. 10. The Virtuous Path - Advice for Everyday Life. 11. Four Constitutional Classification and Diagnosis. Useful Resources.

Erscheinungsdatum	18.08.2016
Zusatzinfo	20 illustrations; 54 tables
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	176 x 250 mm
Gewicht	760 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde ► Phytotherapie
ISBN-10	1-84819-317-3 / 1848193173
ISBN-13	978-1-84819-317-8 / 9781848193178
Zustand	Neuware