실솔(蟋蟀)의 한의학적 효능에 대한 소고(小考) - 의학(醫學) 문헌(文獻)을 중심으로

• Published in: 大韓韓醫學原典學會誌 Vol. 37; no. 4; pp. 63 - 76
• Main Authors: 安鎭熹, 白裕相, Ahn Jinhee, Baik Yousang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: eliminate blood stagnation; Gryllus Bimaculatus; diuretic; Liver protection; cricket(蟋蟀)
• ISSN: 1229-8328

Objectives : In this paper, the efficacy of Gryllus Bimaculatus, a rarely used medicinal in Korean Medical material medica, was examined in medical documents. Its nature, flavour, effects, properties and mechanism were studied. Methods : Classical texts on the effects of Gryllus Bimaculatus was researched and analyzed. In addition, medical conditions to which the medicine is applied were compared with those in contemporary medicine which used this medicine for treatment. Analysis on the mechanism of the nature, flavour, and effects of Gryllus Bimaculatus were studied in terms of the Zhangfu correlation to the Five Flavours and the Qi and Flavour medicinal application theory from the Suwen·Zhangqifashilun, together with the pathology of each illness. Results & Conclusions : The nature and flavour of Gryllus Bimaculatus are pungent, salty, and warm, which has the effect of communication and smooth flowing, used as diuretic, and to eliminate blood stagnation and tumor. Illnesses to which the medicinal is applied are blocked urination, cyst, fluid in the abdomen, stagnated blood, etc. Contemporary research comparable to the effects of Gryllus Bimaculatus in the classical texts were mostly on its stimulation of urination, with others on its liver protection effects, anti-coagulation effects, prevention of blood stasis and cardiovascular diseases, anticonvulsant and antihypertensive effects. Newly researched areas were those on strengthening the immune system, anti-aging, and antioxidation. Areas in need of further research were dystocia, Kidney-deficient impotence, and dou zhen(痘疹).