[Oriental Medicine] What is Sasang constitution? Let's take a look at the simple characteristics of Sasang constitution
Korean oriental medicine basically uses the constitution according to the yin and yang and five elements. However, in some cases, the constitution according to Sasang Medicine is used. Sasang Medicine, created by Comrade Jeema, divides people into four types, called Taeyangin, Soyangin, Taeeumin, and Soeumin. Therefore, the body was considered to be determined. Based on this, if you know your constitution, you will know how to be mentally and physically healthy, and you will be able to live while maintaining your lifespan well.
Lee Je-ma was born in Hamheung in 1837 (the 3rd year of King Heonjong). Jema's name was given to Jema's grandfather, Chungwongong, in a dream one day when a woman brought a coveted foal and said, "This foal is a dragon horse brought from Jeju Island. There is an anecdote that he left the foal tied in front of the house and disappeared with the words, "So please take care of this horse and raise it well. After this dream, I got this horse as my grandson and named it 'Jema' because it was brought from Jeju Island. It is said that he excelled in martial arts from an early age, and took the exam in mugwa early, and later took the post of governor of Gowon. However, he suffered for a long time due to a disease in which both legs became incapacitated and a disease called 'heavy fever', which caused him to vomit frequently. When this disease was not properly treated, he began to study medicine himself.
He mastered all the famous medical books from ancient times over the years, and tried various treatment methods that could be applied to his disease, but in the end he could not cure it. Through this process, he realized that each person has different constitutions and that there are differences in diseases and medicines depending on the constitution, so he conceived and systematized the theory of thought and medicine. He theorized that treatment could properly manage the disease. In the end, he knew that he belonged to the taeyangin, and he found a prescription that could be applied to that constitution and healed his illness.
As such, the characteristics of ideological medicine established through the process of fighting the disease for the rest of her life are as follows.
First, it is the veterinary aspect. Pumsu (稟受) means that the constitution is determined congenitally, so the characteristics of parents and ancestors are transmitted from appearance and character to disease tendency. In relation to this already known point, we know that blood types are passed down according to a certain rule between parents and children for each person. Given that it has been found that people with schizophrenia have a higher incidence rate than other people, and that there is a genetic predisposition to pass on the effect to their offspring in color blindness, hemophilia, or mental illness, the contents of this decency should be sufficiently referenced in medicine. to see it as worthwhile.
Second, it is a psychological characteristic. Until now, medicine has mainly treated the patient's body, which can be identified through our eyes or sensory organs. However, human beings are not made up of only the body, and only when the mind is together can we fully demonstrate our value as a human being. If a person has no mind and only a body, it is no different from other inanimate objects. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the body and the mind at the same time in the treatment of diseases. The mind does not correspond to a part of the body, but because it composes our human body with equal weight, it plays an important role in the process of inducing disease and is deeply involved in the formation of the constitution. In Western medicine, a similar theory was born in the 20th century and has been in the spotlight recently. The claim that it works can be confirmed again that Lee Je-ma's Hye-ji is truly outstanding.
Third, the physical side. This is mainly in terms of treatment, since the characteristics are different depending on the constitution, so it is necessary to apply a different treatment method even for the same disease in consideration of the constitutional difference. This is one of the difficulties experienced by many doctors in clinical practice. For example, when there is a drug A and a drug B that can be applied to the same disease, some patients get better by administering the drug A. It is possible to see a case where only the drug C, not the drug B, is effective. In this case, the reason may be the difference in the mechanism of action of the drug or the individuality of the human body to accept it. This is exactly what Jeema has figured out that this point is derived from a different constitution. There will be examples that ordinary people have experienced in their daily life not only in medicine but also in food. It is needless to say that the allergic phenomenon, which is often discussed in Western medicine, is also related to these constitutional predispositions. In addition to the above three characteristics, it is a unique aspect that could not be found in medical methodologies in many ways, such as the method of understanding the structure of the human body, the difference between physiology and pathology according to the constitution, classification of drug selection, desirable social life and interpersonal relationships, etc. has the ideological medicine.
Simple characteristics of the four constitutions
Taeyangin
The head is large and round. In particular, the back of the neck is developed, the lower crown is right, and the eyes are small.
Characteristics of the body The
body is neat, but the lower body and waist look weak compared to the upper body. In general, the body is rather thin, and the eyes are shiny with a clean impression.
Temperamental Characteristics The
head is clear, decisiveness, initiative, heroism, pride, etc. are strong. He is creative, but he is too ambitious and does not harmonize well with his surroundings, and he is self-righteous. Likes to criticize others and provokes anger. If you are not a genius, inventor, strategist, revolutionary, musician, or great man, it is easy to become incompetent.
Taste In general, I like cold food, especially light food.
Taeeumin
Face shape Round or oval, eyes, nose, mouth and ears are large, and lips are usually thick.
Characteristics of the body The
physique is rather large, the muscles and skeleton are developed, and there are many people who are usually tall and bloated. Especially the big hands. The waist is thick and the lower body is more faithful than the upper body. It looks sturdy and heavy.
Temperamental characteristics
The liver function is good, the lung, heart, colon, and skin functions are weak. sweat a lot But sweating a lot is good. The sense of smell is particularly well developed, and women tend to tremble in winter.
They have good appetite and are often gluttonous, and tend to binge and binge eat. Eat well regardless of food.
Soyangin
Face shape The head comes out front and back, but it is round and has a bright expression. The chin is pointed, the mouth is not overly large, and the lips are thin. Especially the eyes are sharp.
Characteristics of the body The
lower body is weak compared to the upper body, and the legs are especially weak. Very few people are fat. The area around the chest is developed and it looks light, but it gives the impression that it is light. Always looking far away and walking
Temperamental Characteristics
: Extroverted, cheerful, witty and quick to judge. They are friendly, have a spirit of service and sacrifice, and they do not feel comfortable because they have different interests. Has a quick temper and gets angry easily. less planning. Critical and fair-minded. Interpersonal relationships are amicable, but they tend to neglect family.
Appetite I like cold food rather than hot food, and I like to eat cold food even in the middle of winter. They tend to eat food quickly.
Soeumin
The facial features are well matched. The eyes, nose, and mouth are not very large, and the lips are thin. There is no regularity in the eyes.
Characteristics of the body The
lower body is developed compared to the upper body. It has relatively little flesh and muscle, but the skeleton is rather thick. They are generally small in height and body shape, but there are many people who have a well-balanced body.
Temperamental Characteristics
Contemplative, meticulous in everything, and steady. He is quick-witted, intelligent, and polite. When I get angry, I don't calm down easily. He is always anxious and upset over small things. In the case of women, housekeeping is meticulous.
Appetite Likes hot food and tends to choose delicious food. Food is usually eaten late.
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