• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.28 no.3
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• pp.125-139
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• 2015

Objectives : In this article, the application of the theory of Sameumsamyang Gaehapchu to clinical treatment in some important medical books of traditional medicine, for example Jienuelunshu(?虐論疏) etc, is investigated. Methods : The literatures containing the application were searched in the Sikuquanshu(四庫全書) database by key words of Sameumsamyang and Gaehapchu, and then analysis and investigation of significant documents has followed. Results : The application of the theory of Sameumsamyang Gaehapchu to clinical treatment has been mainly done with some characteristics that are expansion to the theory of visceral organs, suggestion of various medicines, and definite explanation of the relationship between Gaehapchu. These characteristics made it easy to predict prognosis of diseases and to determine order of treatment. Conclusions : After the age of Huangdineijing, the theory of Sameumsamyang Gaehapchu to clinical treatment has been developed and realized through application of the theory to clinical treatment.