• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.803-814
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• 2007

Shenming(神明) exists everywhere in the universe; it affects human beings to feel and contact ideal and peaceful state of Shen(神). Shenming theory(神明思想) in ${\ulcorner}$Hwang Ti Nei Ching${\lrcorner}$ (黃帝內經) was established by ancient Northeastern Asians who were trying to apply paradigm called TianRenHeYi theory(天人合-思想), unifying man and the Great Spirit(絶對精神) of the universe. Based on present, Shenming(神明) is an idea that can estimate will of Shen(神) which has a key to the future; such concept is founded by both human's mind and action that are designed to seek for the uncertain future. Very pure and devoted mind can sympathize with Shen(神) to accept Shenming(神明). Sehnming theory(神明思想) in ${\ulcorner}$Hwang Ti Nei Ching${\lrcorner}$ (黃帝內經) has a basic concept of living balanced life as a human by accepting Shenming(神明), the Spirit of Universe. Thus, it can be summarized into a phrase, 'Shenming(神明) is a process that human conjures his ultimate destiny called the Great Spirit(絶對精神) in himself.' If a man would be guided by Shenming(神明), the Spirit of Universe, he can live peacefully. Therefore, it is essential to study Shenming theory(神明思想) in ${\ulcorner}$Hwang Ti Nei Ching${\lrcorner}$ (黃帝內經) to aid present people's mental health.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.34 no.4
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• pp.79-93
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• 2021

Objectives : This study analyzes the theoretical and clinical reasoning process of Zhao Xian-Ke that argued that the Mingmen is the true monarch of the body. Methods :The analysis focuses on how the arguments of Li Dong-yuan and Zhu Danxi was succeeded and supplemented by Zhao Xian-Ke into a new theoretical system in the Yiguan(醫貫). Results & Conclusions : Zhao's argument that the Mingmen is the true monarch of the body is a result of emphasis on the meaning of innate Qi that is separate from the Water and Fire of the Heart and Kidney, which is derived from the innate Qi concept of Li Dong-yuan's Spleen-Stomach Theory. Zhu Danxi's Ministerial Fire Theory was also accepted through the innate Qi concept of Ministerial Fire and True Yin, which contributed to the establishment of a systematical theory on Mingmen, Miniterial Fire, and True Yin as constituents of innate Qi. In conclusion, the Neijing's explanation that the Heart radiates Shenming as the monarch organ has been modified into innate Qi from the Mingmen reaching the Heart to radiate Shenming.

• Journal of Korean Medical classics
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.35-48
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• 2017

Objective : Korean medicine normally explained Kuang as a symptom arising from the exaltation caused by excessive yangqi. Therefore, a lot of arguments existed surrounding Jinkuiyaolue's explanation of Kuang as Yangqishuai. Therefore, the paper will review the exisitng opinions regarding this issue, and studied the original meaning of Jinkuiyaolue. Method : First, the opinions of the historical doctors related to the clauses within Jinkuiyaolue are reviewed. Existing opinions are divided into categories, and their meanings and limitations are analyzed. Followed by this, Huangdineijing and later generations' annotations were studied to discover a way to distinquish Yin and Yang of Jinkuiyaolue's Yangqi within the Sinqi. Result & Conclusion : The disease pathogen as explained within Jinkuiyaolue can be understood as an activity of Simqi, and it's difficult to view it as the Yin and Yang in terms of blood qi. Therefore, Jinkuiyaolue refers to the deficiency in terms of the aspect of Yang within the activity of Sinqi. The Yangqi of this can be viewed as an activity of Shenming.