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KMID : 1129720060230020019
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Korean Journal of Acupuncture
2006 Volume.23 No. 2 p.19 ~ p.27
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Constitutionally individualized and practically integrated characteristics of Korean Acupuncture
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Yin Chang-Sik
Chae Youn-Byoung
Koh Hyung-Kyun
Lee Hye-Jung
Chun Sae-il
Park Hi-Joon
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Abstract
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Objectives: Although Korean Acupuncture (KA) in Korean Medicine (KM) shares its origins with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it has made its own contribution to the field of acupuncture and general medicine. This study reviews characteristics of KA.
Methods: Representative theories of KA were reviewed in light of a constitutionally individualized and practically integrated approach. Individualized approach in KA is based on constitutional energy traits recognized in Saam, Taegeuk, and Eight Constitution acupuncture theories. New practically integrated therapeutic modalities, such as herbal, and bee venom acupunctures, have also been developed in KA.
Results: As a form of natural medicine, KA along with KM put emphasis on the vitality and self-correcting mechanism of an individual, which led to the refinement of constitutional approach. KA along with KM theories features a summarized understanding and practical application of integrated therapeutics, which produced creative development of new modalities.
Conclusions: KA is expected to make significant contributions to the individualized and practical medicine, based on basic research and clinical trials.
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KEYWORD
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Korean acupuncture, Saam acupuncture, Taegeuk acupuncture, Eight Constitution acupuncture, herbal acupuncture, bee venom acupuncture
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