A Study on the Use of Animal Symbols for Healing of the Korean Traditional Medicine: Focusing on “Donguibogam(東醫寶鑑)”

• 영문명: A Study on the Use of Animal Symbols for Healing of the Korean Traditional Medicine: Focusing on “Donguibogam(東醫寶鑑)”
• 발행기관: 셀메드 세포교정의약학회
• 저자명: Nang Ye Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『셀메드』Volume 13 Issue 10, 1~5쪽, 전체 5쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 의학일반
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2023.08.31

영문 초록

Animal symbols exert a profound influence on humans. This can be likened to homeopathic magic, with its source tied to the symbol. It has been believed that consuming an animal or crafting items from its parts would imbue humans with the creature’s powers, thereby enhancing its symbolic significance over time. An animal can have various symbolic meanings, and among them, those related to healing have been adopted as folk remedies. Therefore, in this study, we would like to examine an example in which animals were used in folk therapy as a symbol of healing in traditional Korean medicine through “Donguibogam(東醫寶鑑)”. In this context, ‘healing’ not only pertains to direct cures but also encompasses the use of amulets to fend off afflictions and bolster one’s immunity. By looking at animals that have traditionally been used in folk remedies, it is possible to reaffirm the role of animals as healing symbols and to find ways to effectively use animal symbols to enhance the healing effect in the future by recognizing their value.

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INTRODUCTION

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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키워드

Korean Traditional Medicine folk remedies animal symbol healing