한국 침구 전문서 『영소침구경』 연구

Abstract

Objectives : Previous research on texts specializing in acupuncture and moxibustion in Korea have mostly been focused on those written in the Joseon period, leaving an academic void in the modern and contemporary eras. This research on the 『Yeongsochimgugyeong』 was undertaken to help readers’ understanding of the text and to provide basic material for further research on modern-contemporary education of acupuncture and moxibustion. Methods : The original text of 『Yeongsochimgugyeong』 was examined along with books and news articles on related people. Information that was difficult to obtain through written documents was supplemented by interviews with people who knew about the situation at the time. The findings were organized as 1) the author and related people and 2) introduction of 『Yeongsochimgugyeong』. Results and Conclusions : The original text of 『Yeongsochimgugyeong』 was written by teacher Jeon, Gwangok, interpreted and annotated by his disciple Gwon, Yeongjun. It is presumed that they wrote this book as educators of Korean medicine for educational purposes on acupuncture and moxibustion before and after the Japanese colonial era. The book is consisted of an overview of meridianology, details on points and meridians, supplementing and draining methods, similar to the current text book. The contents and expressions of 『Yeongsochimgugyeong』 reflect the state of acupuncture and moxibustion education of the early and mid 20th century, making it a valuable resource.