「備預百要方」에 나타난 天人觀과 醫學觀 연구

Abstract

Biyebackyobang(備預百要方), one of the references of Euibanglyuchwi(醫方類聚), is listed after Eouichwaryo(御醫撮要), a medical text of the Goryeo period. The origin of this book has long been mistaken for China. However, it was recently discovered that this book was a medical text from the Goryeo period largely cited for compiling Hyangyakjipseongbang(鄕藥集成方) and EuiBangLyuChi in the Joseon Period. This research investigates the Heaven-Human relationship and medical philosophy of Biyebackyobang, based on the general outline in chapter 3 of EuiBangLyuChi. Its theory on the Heaven-Human relationship is unique in that human mind is considered to take precedence of heaven and earth. While this theory is similar to the Heaven-Human Compliance theory in that it acknowledges many changes human can cause in nature, it also displays many unique features in specific contents. Moreover, a systematic connection with medical theories demonstrates some upgrade in the theory. This book contains mostly singular prescriptions and argues for the use of herbs easily available. We believe this could be the prototype of the idea of “Hyang-yak” which emphasizes the significance of singular prescriptions and local ingredients. In addition, this book is the first to mention the theory of five phases and six climates among the Korean traditional medical books currently available. It is also worth noticing that this theory, however, is different from that of Huangdi Neijing(黃帝內經).