Do you know the MBTI of Korean Medicine? Beginner's Guide!

Have you ever heard of Sasang Constitutional Medicine, the MBTI of Korean traditional medicine? If so, do you know which body type you belong to? 🧐

In Korean traditional medicine, our bodies are viewed as individual mini-universes. This means that each person has their own unique story, and different illnesses can manifest very differently from person to person.

While our bodies are all different, they can be grouped by certain common characteristics - this is what we call 'constitution' or 'body type'.

The most well-known classification is the Sasang typology, which can be divided into anywhere from 2 to 16 types, depending on the practitioner.

Your constitution type can influence your personality and even determine which foods are best suited for your body. It can also indicate which illnesses you're more prone to and the most effective treatment methods for you.

In this article, Dr. Lee Seung-hwan from Tongin Korean Medicine Clinic will explain the basic principles of constitution classification in Korean traditional medicine and the corresponding treatment methods!

1. Korean Traditional Medicine's Unique Development and Sasang Constitutional Medicine

Let’s go for a quick history lesson. 📚

If you take a look at the "Dongui Bogam," a medical encyclopedia from the Joseon Dynasty, you'll notice it references many Chinese medical texts. This shows the close relationship between Korean and Chinese traditional medicine.

But here's where it gets interesting! The Dongui Bogam also introduces herbs that are only found in Korea. It's like watching the evolution of Korean medicine - starting from a common root with Chinese medicine but then branching out into its own unique treatments.

Now, let's talk about "Sasang Constitutional Medicine." It was created by a Korean physician named Lee Je-ma in the late Joseon period. Unlike traditional Eastern medicine, which focuses on diseases and treatments, Sasang theory puts the spotlight on the individual.

Ever wondered why some people get an upset stomach from a meal while others are totally fine? Or why some people stay healthy during flu season? Sasang theory can help explain these differences!

But wait, there's more! Young Korean traditional doctors today are blending the old with the new. They're using Western anatomical theories to treat muscles, tendons, and ligaments with acupuncture, pharmacopuncture(acupuncture with medicine injection), thread-embedding therapy, and more.

And because we Koreans are all about that glow-up life 💅, Korean traditional medicine has also developed treatments for skincare and beauty. Think herbal medicines for weight loss, cosmetic acupuncture, and even thread lifting for non-surgical facelifts!

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