「傷寒論」의 刺法에 관한 考察

A Study on Acupuncture in Shanghanlun (傷寒論)

bjectives : Through the comparative study on cases of acupuncture therapy in Sanhanlun (傷寒論), it would be expected to comprehend the theory of acupuncture for external contraction(外 感). Methods : It has been done to analyse provisions of Sanghanlun , Hwangdineijing (黃帝內經), Nanjing (難經) related with acupuncture, and to compare the symptoms reported in Hwangdimingtangjing (黃帝明堂經) to Shanghanlun. Results : Most symptoms of the acupuncture points in Shanghanlun correspond with those in Hwangdimingtangjing . Visceral manifestation theory could explain the reason why some acupuncture points in Shanghanlun were selected, but Meridian theory could in 1 case only. Some provisions show that acupuncture was treated to increase the effect of medicines and the others to replace medicines. Conclusions : The main principle to select acupuncture in Shanghanlun were the effectiveness of each point and visceral manifestation. Acupuncture was tried to increase or replace the effect of medicines.