The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회)
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A Study on Consideration of the Concept and the Directions in Further Research of Meridian Points(經穴) Based on Symbolic Mathematical Study(象數學)

경혈(經穴)의 의의(意義) 및 연구 방향에 관한 상수학적(象數學的) 고찰

  • Kye, Kangyoon (Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University) ;
  • Kim, Byoungsoo (Department of Physiology, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
  • 계강윤 (대전대학교 한의과대학 생리학교실) ;
  • 김병수 (대전대학교 한의과대학 생리학교실)
  • Received : 2020.03.23
  • Accepted : 2020.05.14
  • Published : 2020.06.01
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to consider the concept of Meridian Points(經穴) and to establish the directions in further research. Methods: First, based on the latest results from the researches of Meridian and Collateral(經絡), it was to infer the original concept of Meridian Points(經穴). Second, the meaning of Meridian Points(經穴) has been investigated and its directions in further research was studied founded upon Symbolic Mathematical Study(象數學). Results ＆ Conclusions : Firstly, Meridian Points(經穴) are considered to be the source of information that contains 365 numbers of human physiological information which includes physiological information of Viscera and Bowels(藏府) and Meridian and Collateral(經絡). Secondly, advanced researches are required further to clarify the meaning of Meridian Points(經穴) as Symbolic Mathematical Study(象數學) has established the systems of Meridian Points(經穴). In addition, the efficacy of each Meridian Points(經穴) needs to be revised through literature studies. Clinical studies are essential to practically verify the results from the former theoretical research. Thirdly, the contention to oppose the presence of Meridian and Collateral(經絡) and Meridian Points(經穴) was acknowledged to be incorrect. Lastly, for broadening the theoretical systems of Korean Medicine(韓醫學) with integration of Western scientific knowledge, a paradigm shift is necessary to revise the concepts of Viscera and Bowls(藏府), Meridian and Collateral (經絡) and Meridian Points(經穴) in Korean Medicine(韓醫學). In order to accomplish the shift, the ambiguity in theories of Korean Medicine(韓醫學) should be clarified through the study of Symbolic Mathematical Study(象數學).

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