The Essential Teachings of Sasang Medicine (eBook)

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

Gary Wagman (Autor)

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2016
352 Seiten
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-85701-270-8 (ISBN)

Infos

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.

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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.

Autor

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

Inhalt

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.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.8.2016
• Zusatzinfo: 20 illustrations; 54 tables
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 170 x 170 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Alternative Heilverfahren
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde ► Phytotherapie
• Schlagworte: Chinese Medicine • Confucian medicine • Dongeui Susei Bowon • four constitutions • four humors • four temperaments • herbal medicine • Hippocratic medicine • history of medicine • Korean medicine • Lee Je-ma • Longevity • Sasang constitutional medicine • Sasang medicine • seven emotional disorders • six climatic factors • Traditional Chinese Medicine • Traditional Oriental medicine • Yin Yang body types
• ISBN-10: 0-85701-270-3 / 0857012703
• ISBN-13: 978-0-85701-270-8 / 9780857012708