Korean J Med Hist.  2008 Jun;17(1):23-36.

The Review and all the Problem to Solve on the Naeuiwonjabon: A preceding study on the Dongeuibogam

• Ha JY

Abstract

Donguibogam, literally meaning "Principles and Practice of Eastern Medicine"), is an encyclopedic bible of medical knowledge and treatment techniques compiled in Korea in 1613. Despites of some important research for the Naeuiwonja, they could not identify Naeuiwonja's name & administrative organ which made the Naeuiwonja (Korean old movable wooden types), yet. And they could not clear identify the fact what is Naeuiwonja, because their survey is lacking in the investigation about a woodblock-printed book one by one. This survey mainly involves with Naeuiwonja, including Donguibogam is written by Heojun, to make clear the activities of Naeuiwon in the 17th-century. And it seems to offer a very important clue about that problems we have to solve. As well as Donguibogam was involved in the printing process, it is expected to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the medical book that is written by Naeuiwon.

Keyword

Naeeuiwonja; Dongeuibogam; Heojun; Hunryeondogam; Movable Wooden Types; Gongshindogam; Eulhaejache

MeSH Terms

*History, 17th Century
Humans
Korea
*Reference Books, Medical