근세 조선의 향물(香物) 문화 고찰 - 부용향(芙蓉香)의 역사와 문화

Abstract

Booyonghang appeared in the Joseon Dynasty's chronicles and the Seungjeongwon's diary, and the production method was recorded in "Dongji Bogam(東医宝鑑)" and appeared in the collection of literature by Shidao, and gradually spread to the upper classes of Joseon society. It was used as a representative incense of the Joseon royal family for weddings, book seals, and government ceremonies, and was used as a symbol of royal authority and power, but was introduced to neighboring foreign countries as a gift from the Joseon king. Judging from the record of giving Booyonghang to China and Japan as a symbol of Korea, it can be seen that neighboring countries recognized Booyonghang in Korea early on and highly praised him. On the other side, it is thought that the medicinal properties of Fuyoko, namely, the medical functions of Joseon incense materials, are different from those of Japanese taste incense. In other words, Booyonghang was used for various purposes such as memorial service, fragrance, purification, and medical treatment, but unlike Japanese incense, it emphasized its "therapeutic efficacy." Considering the detailed description of Fuyo-ka's production method in medical books such as Tohoku Bokan, it can be seen that the pharmacological efficacy of incense was given priority. In addition, it is interesting to see stories about Joseon scholars, aristocrats, and female poets using incense to cultivate learning and reading in their daily lives, writing poems, and sending letters as gifts. However, even though the word "Booyonghang" that appeared in the literary text had to be interpreted as "Booyonghang" representing Joseon, most of the explanatory notes made a mistake in interpreting it as "the scent of lotus flowers" rather than proper nouns. This is the result of a lack of understanding and research on Korean traditional incense along with the mistake of "Booyong=Renghwa", and this is a problem that needs to be corrected as soon as possible.