The Core of Five Viscera Theory Created by Lee, Je-Ma

이제마(李濟馬)의 오장론(五藏論) 연구(硏究)

  • Bang, Jung-Kyun (Dept. of Oriental Medical Classics and History, College of Oriental Medicine, Sangji University)
  • 방정균 (상지대학교 한의과대학 원전의사학교실)
  • Published : 2007.05.31

Abstract

Lee Je-Ma's theory claimed Xin(心) as Qi(氣). But he also described Xin as Taiji(太極) in the center as if Xin combines LI(理) and Qi. Taiji is meant to be a residence of the body, but it does not mean that Xin equals Li. The relations between Xin and the remaining four viscera are similar to the relations between RenXin(人心) and DaeXin(道心) and Zhuzi's(朱子) theory in many respects. If the theory that Xin equals Daoxan and FeiPiGanShen(肺脾肝腎) equals RenXin is acceptable, the vertical relations between Xin and FeiPiGanShen can be explained. That is, Xin is explained as the controller of the body, and FeiPiGanShen acts as a subordinate serving Xin. In other words, the relations associated with Xin can explain physiological states of the body. When the Xin does not function normally, FeiPiGanShen cannot perform its roles and will have a negative impact on physiological functions of the body.

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