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KMID : 0363620190400020089
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2019 Volume.40 No. 2 p.89 ~ p.93
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Classification of Sa-sang typology based on index signs for Tae-Geuk acupuncture: a narrative review
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Kim Jae-Kyu
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Abstract
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Objectives: There are substantial variations on the methods of identifying Sa-sang typology in clinical practice. This review aimed to describe the clinical experiences on the classification of Sa-sang typology based on index signs for practice of Tae-Geuk acupuncture.
Methods: Core physical signs and interpretation of treatment response for the classification of Sa-sang typology are suggested based on 42-year clinical experiences of the expert (the first author).
Results: Epigastric tenderness and hepatic dullness sound are the most important physical sign in the classification of Sa-sang typology. Clinical experiences indicate that there may be a positive association between the presence of epigastric tenderness and hepatic dullness sound. Four sets of acupuncture points are matched for four types of Sa-sang institution, respectively. Appropriate match will resolve epigastric tenderness and hepatic dullness sound, while this will not happen if inappropriate match is employed.
Conclusion: I suggest that two physical signs (i.e., epigastric tenderness and hepatic dullness sound) are essential for the classification of Sa-sang typology in Tae-Geuk acupuncture.
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KEYWORD
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Korean medicine, Tae-Geuk acupuncture, Sa-sang typology, Index signs for Tae-Geuk acupuncture, Epigastric tenderness, Hepatic dullness sound
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