Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM)

1. Presenter: IBRAR
PhD Candidate
Korea Advance Institute Of Science and Technology
(ITTP- KAIST)

2. Definition
 Originating centuries ago, traditional Korean medicine is an ancient practice of
healing that not just cures an illness, but treats the entire body holistically.
Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), while based on Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM), has developed its own unique diagnostic and treatment features.
In the period of the three kingdoms, traditional Korean medicine was influenced
by other traditional medicines such as ancient Chinese medicine.

3. Definition (Cont…)
 Korean medicine does not just
treat the phenomena created by
the illness, but seeks to discover
its cause, which is then either
eliminated or improved.
 A doctor of traditional Korean
medicine applies acupuncture
needles to a patient.
 Acupuncture is one of several
treatment methods of traditional
Korean medicine called “chim”.

4.  Oriental medical doctors in Korea are literally doctors.
 Oriental medicine is traditional medicine with more 1,000 years history.
 Oriental medical clinics are generally perceived as acupuncture clinics
 Korea is the only country in the world that has oriental medical
specialists and there are eight special fields in oriental medicine:
i. Oriental internal medicine;
ii. Oriental obstetrics and gynecology;
iii. Oriental pediatrics;
iv. Oriental neuropsychiatry;
v. Acupuncture and moxibustion;
vi. Oriental medical ophthalmology,
vii. Otolaryngology and dermatology;
viii. Oriental rehabilitation medicine.
Oriental Medical Doctor

5. Customized Oriental Medicine
Traditionally there have been various types of oriental medicine:
 Jeonyak (water based made by boiling down medicinal herbs)
 Guyak (granule based)
 Sanyak (powder based)
Many Oriental Medicine treatments, excluding cosmetic treatments,
are covered under the Korean National Heath Insurance System.

6. Disc Treatment
• Chuna Therapy
 The treatment of a herniated
disc involves Chuna therapy,
herbal medicine, acupuncture
and physical therapy to address
the root cause.
 A treatment for the human body
by rectifying tilted bones, joints
and muscles and improving the
circulation of the energy and
blood flow.
 In 2002, the therapy was
adopted as a medical course by
the Medical School of the
University of California

7. Disc Treatment (Cont…)
• Herbal Acupuncture
The treatment of a herniated disc involves various acupuncture
therapies
- Motion style acupuncture therapy
An emergency treatment which shows an immediate effect for
patients who have difficulty moving around and severe pain.
- Herbal acupuncture therapy
The injection of medicinal herb extracts into acupuncture points,
combining the effects of acupuncture with herbal medicine.
- Bee venom acupuncture therapy
venom extracted from honeybees is injected into acupuncture
points.

8. - Yulmu cha (율무차 - Job's Tears Tea)
The tea has diuretic effects, helping the body remove excess water and
edema. It is good for people who easily become swollen. But, it makes
the body cold, so the tea is not recommended for pregnant women and
people with coldness in the lower part of the belly and cold hands and
feet.
- Gamip cha (감잎차) Dried Persimmon Leaves Tea)
The tea is particularly good for people with high blood pressure,
arteriosclerosis, diabetes and obesity as it is effective in lowering the
cholesterol accumulated in the body. Persimmon leaf has a high dose
of Vitamin C, helping one improve immunity against diseases and
promote blood circulation
Herbal Tea for weight loss

9. - Saenggang cha(생강차/Ginger Tea)
Ginger is helpful for weight loss as it eliminates bodily waste by promoting
digestion and enhancing energy consumption by increasing
metabolism. Ginger tea is good for people with cold bodies or those
who easily get stomachache or have indigestion after eating cold food.
However, it is not recommended for people with too much heat in their
bodies.
- Urong cha (Oolong Tea)
Oolong tea is effective in weight loss as it eliminates the cholesterol in
neutral fats. If you like to eat greasy food, it is recommended to drink
oolong tea as often as possible. In addition, the tea is good for the skin
and prevents aging as the tea controls active oxygen, which stimulates
aging.
Herbal Tea for weight loss (Cont...)

10. - Jinpi cha (Tangerine Peel Tea)
The tea is particularly good for those who were skinny before marriage, but
have experienced a sudden increase in weight after pregnancy or
childbirth. It is good for treating cold or fatigue as the tangerine rinds
have four times more vitamin C than the mandarin fruit. The tea has no
side effects and helps digestion, so it is recommended for anyone.
Herbal Tea for weight loss (Cont...)

11. Famous Korea Doctors
 Hŏ Chun 17th-century author of the Dongui Bogam (lit.
"Mirror of Eastern Medicine"), an encyclopedia of
Oriental Medicine.
 Yi Chema 19th century thinker who created “Four
Constitutions” medical theory (Big yang, small yang,
big yin, and little yin)
In the 1970s, a Korean physician came up with the idea
of “hand acupuncture,” the notion that all acupuncture
points have corresponding points in the hand.

12. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsEbM8wtCKk
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GVIE2dsNgg
Videos

13. References
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_3_14.jsp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditional_Korean_medicine
http://www.korea4expats.com/article-korean-oriental-medicine.html
http://www.antiquealive.com/Blogs/Korean_Traditional_Medicine.html
https://www.omicsonline.org/scholarly/korean-traditional-medicine-journals-articles-
ppts-list.php
https://www.slideserve.com/hailey/traditional-korean-medicine