Comparing Sasang Constitutional Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Author Information
Author(s): Yoo Junghee, Lee Euiju, Kim Chungmi, Lee Junhee, Lixing Lao
Primary Institution: Kyung Hee University
Hypothesis
This review aims to establish a fundamental understanding of Sasang Constitutional Medicine (SCM) and compare it with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Conclusion
Sasang Constitutional Medicine emphasizes the integration of emotional and physical health, offering a unique perspective on disease prevention and treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- SCM focuses on the influence of human affairs on health, contrasting with TCM's nature-centered approach.
- Both SCM and TCM utilize constitutional typologies to understand individual health.
- SCM emphasizes emotional regulation as a key factor in health management.
Takeaway
This study looks at two types of traditional medicine from Asia, showing how they are similar and different, especially in how they think about health and illness.
Methodology
The review involved searching multiple databases for peer-reviewed articles on SCM and TCM, comparing their philosophies, typologies, pathologies, and therapeutics.
Limitations
The study could not provide enough solid peer-reviewed references for the claims in SCM.
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