‘동의보감’은 선조와 광해군의 주치의였던 허준(1539-1615)이 우리 민족의 전통 의학과 동아시아 의학을 집대성해 편찬한 의학서. 허준은 선조의 명을 받아 1610년 집필을 완료했으며 책은 3년 뒤인 1613년 간행됐다. ‘동의보감’은 의학 서적으로는 유일하게 2009년 7월 유네스코 세계기록유산에 등재되었다. The Year of 2009 was a very significant year in the history of Korean traditional medicine, as the Dongui Bogam, compiled by Heo Jun(1539-1615), was listed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. The 25-volume encyclopedia on the principles of Korean medicine, as studied up to the early 17th century, contains detailed explanations of the causes and diagnoses of a variety of diseases, how to make medicines, how use them to treat illnesses, and knowledge about acupuncture and moxibustion. The Dongui Bogam, which is widely regarded as the most comprehensive Asian book on traditional medicine, was listed on the Memory of the World Register in recognition of its contribution to the development of traditional medicine in East Asia, and the fact that even today it remains of inestimable use from both the academic and clinical perspectives. This significant event will encourage many people to take more interest in Korean traditional medicine and have a positive effect on the development of the Korean traditional medicine industry, which is currently faced with various difficulties. In the 21st century, various diseases, particularly adult and geriatric diseases and new epidemics, pose a grave threat to human health amid rapid changes in people’s lifestyles, although threats from better known diseases commonly caused by malnutrition are on the decrease. Under such circumstances, the governments of many countries are seeking ways to improve public health and welfare based on modern research into traditional medicines and the promotion of the relevant industries. People worldwide have developed greater interest in eastern traditional medicine, which could help make up for some of the limitations of western medicine, and thus the relevant industrial areas have continued to experience growth. Thus, it is an opportune time to introduce the English version of the Dongui Bogam to the wider world. The year of 2013 is the 400th anniversary year since the publication of the first edition of the Dongui Bogam. The work of translating and introducing the Dongui Bogam into English will be a monumental achievement. I would like to congratulate from the bottom of my heart all those involved in the publication of the English version of this superb medical book, whose status has been enhanced from that of an important cultural heritage of Korea to that of a health book recognized by the entire world. It is also my sincere wish that the original author’s pure-hearted commitment to the enhancement of the health of humankind may be shared by more people all over the world. Finally, I would like to thank the researchers who are taking part in the translation, the working level people who have strived to make it a successful project, and those who have cooperated in the publication of the translation.

PartⅠ _ Internal Bodily Elements 1. Body 身形 신형 2. Supporting the Elderly [Appendix] 附養老 노인부양 3. Essence 精 정 4. Qi 氣 기 5. Spirit 神 신 6. Blood 血 피 7. Dreams 夢 꿈 8. Voice 聲音 목소리 9. Speech 言語 언어 10. Fluids and Humors 津液 진액 11. Phlegm and Fluid Retention 痰飮 담음 12. Five Viscera and Six Bowels 五臟六腑 오장육부 13. Liver 肝臟 간 14. Heart 心臟 심장 15. Spleen 脾臟 비 16. Lungs 肺臟 폐 17. Kidneys 腎臟 신장 18. Gallbladder 膽腑 담 19. Stomach 胃腑 위 20. Small Intestine 小腸腑 소장 21. Large Intestine 大腸腑 대장 22. Bladder 膀胱腑 방광 23. Triple Energizers 三焦腑 삼초 24. Uterus 胞 포 25. Parasites 蟲 충 26. Urine 小便 소변 27. Feces 大便 대변