Classified Collection of Medical Prescriptions / 의사학

ABSTRACT

In this study, the career and official ranks of the authors of the Sejong text(1443-1445), Sejo text(1451-1464), and Seongjong text(1475-1477) of {Classified Collection of Medical Prescriptions} were investigated. In the completion of Sejong text, Kim Rye-mong(1406-1469), Ryu Seong-won(?-1456), and Min Bo-hua(?) collected and arranged all medical books inside and outside of Choseon; Kim Moon(?-1448), Shin Seok-jo(1407-1459), Lee Ye(1419-1480), Kim Soo-on(1410-1481), Jeon Soon-eui(?), Choi Yun(?), and Kim Yu-ji(?-1469) took part in the edition; Lee Yong(1418-1453), Lee Sa-cheol(1405-1456), Lee Sa-soon(?-1455), and Rho Joong-rye(?-1452) participated in the editorial supervision. Ryang Seong-ji(1415-1482), Son So(1433-1484), Ryu Yo(?), Han Chi-ryang(?), An Geuk-sang(?), Han Kye-mi(1421-1471), Choi Young-rin(?) took part in the completion of Sejo text. Han Kye-heui(1423-1482), Rym Won-joon(1423-1500), Kueon Chan(1430-1487), Ryu Seo(?), and Baek Soo-heui(?) participated in the completion of Seongjong text. All 96 persons participated in the completion of draft text, revision text, and first-publication text of {Classified Collection of Medical Prescriptions}. 14 persons (14.58 %) participated in the completion of draft text. 77 persons (80.21%) participated in revision text, and 5 persons (5.21%) participated in first-publication text. Even though {Classified Collection of Medical Prescriptions} is a medical book, civil officials participated in its completion together with medical officials. The scholars of Jiphyeonjeon(The Jade Hall of Scholars) who led the academy at those days and famous medical officials were ordered to complete it by Sejong(1419-1450), Sejo(1455-1468), and Seongjong(1470-1494) who showed special interest in thier own heath and the health of common people.