Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,358 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
This museum is all about eastern medicine, especially Korean traditional medicine and the Yangnyeongsi medicinal herb market. Exhibits mainly centre around herbs and the processing techniques involved. Sadly, animal parts are also used. Although there's very little English in the museum, there is a downloadable audio guide which includes excellent commentary for this and other museums in Daegu. There's an immersive experience playing the role of a herb seller that children will no doubt enjoy.
Written 15 May 2024
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Brenda Braga
Daegu, South Korea149 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I was looking for museums to visit in the Daegutrip app and found this place. It was very fun and interactive, everywhere had options in english, so it was very easy and enjoyable for me. I love oriental medicine and learned a lot about some plants and benefits to our body. Really cool place to visit.
Written 26 November 2023
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japanfan2016
Fukuoka, Japan43 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
I must admit there was not much in English, when we entered this nice little museum, but there are many visual arrangements, hands-on activities, and movies that give you a notion of what traditional Korean medicine is about.
First of all, one should be aware that it is not a mere reproduction of Traditional Chinese medicine. While having its roots in China the theoretical foundations of present-day Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) were laid out at the end of the 19th century. During those decades China lost control over the Korean Kingdom while Japan's influence was steadily growing, eventually leading to the annexation of the country. It was during this short period of awakening and a certain independence, when a physician called Yi Je-ma published a book "Longevity and Life Preservation in Eastern Medicine" (1894), proposing what he called the Sasang typology. It divides people in four types based on their bio-psychosocial traits: Tae-Yang (Greater Yang), So-Yang (Lesser Yang), Tae-Eum (Greater Yin) and So-Eum (Lesser Yin). Depending on one's constitutional type the actual manifestations of a certain disease will differ from patient to patient. Respectively treatment methods have to take that into account, so they will differ for one and the same disease as well. Sasang medicine is a quite unique and interesting approach. Nowadays there are papers in English and even a book on Sasang medicine.
Another important topic of this museum is the history of the old medicine market (Yangnyeongsi) in Daegu which once was situated near the old city walls. After the annexation of Korea by the Japanese in 1910 the walls were torn down and the market was about to be closed for ever. After heavy protests and rising unrest among the population the Japanese authorities decided to relocate the market to its present place.
The museum has a nice gift shop and if you are lucky, one of the English speaking young ladies will give you a tour. If you are free to choose a convenient date for your journey to Daegu, I would recommend the beginning of May when they have the "Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival" with many attractions all over the market quarter.
First of all, one should be aware that it is not a mere reproduction of Traditional Chinese medicine. While having its roots in China the theoretical foundations of present-day Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) were laid out at the end of the 19th century. During those decades China lost control over the Korean Kingdom while Japan's influence was steadily growing, eventually leading to the annexation of the country. It was during this short period of awakening and a certain independence, when a physician called Yi Je-ma published a book "Longevity and Life Preservation in Eastern Medicine" (1894), proposing what he called the Sasang typology. It divides people in four types based on their bio-psychosocial traits: Tae-Yang (Greater Yang), So-Yang (Lesser Yang), Tae-Eum (Greater Yin) and So-Eum (Lesser Yin). Depending on one's constitutional type the actual manifestations of a certain disease will differ from patient to patient. Respectively treatment methods have to take that into account, so they will differ for one and the same disease as well. Sasang medicine is a quite unique and interesting approach. Nowadays there are papers in English and even a book on Sasang medicine.
Another important topic of this museum is the history of the old medicine market (Yangnyeongsi) in Daegu which once was situated near the old city walls. After the annexation of Korea by the Japanese in 1910 the walls were torn down and the market was about to be closed for ever. After heavy protests and rising unrest among the population the Japanese authorities decided to relocate the market to its present place.
The museum has a nice gift shop and if you are lucky, one of the English speaking young ladies will give you a tour. If you are free to choose a convenient date for your journey to Daegu, I would recommend the beginning of May when they have the "Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Culture Festival" with many attractions all over the market quarter.
Written 9 November 2017
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richs123
Cardiff, UK133 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
This could/should have been an interesting experience. The lack of English interpretation was expected, as alluded to by other reviewers, but I expected this and understand that I'm in South Korea and that the majority of the museum's visitors will be local.
What really disappointed and upset me were displays extolling the health virtues of rhino horn, tiger "parts" and pangolin scales, without any disclaimers staying that these are historic myths with no proven health benefits. These are critically endangered species, and their trafficking for use in Chinese medicine is completely unacceptable.
I forgot to review my visit at the time, but was reminded having seen news reports out today saying China had now banned the use of pangolin for traditional medicine usage (probably more because of their possible links to the Coronavirus outbreak than any ethical concerns, but good news nonetheless - Google "The age of extinction
China raises protection for pangolins by removing scales from medicine list" for more info).
I feel that the museum should take some responsibility and recognise that whilst some practices have been traditionally accepted, they have no place where they are driving species towards extinction.
There was some really inversion and useful info about other medicines and cures which are ethical and sustainable, and these should be applauded. But please, at least add some information to help discourage the spread of cruel and illegal practices.
I do recommend a visit to the museum, and the areas outside are interesting peaceful and beautiful. I hope my criticism will be understood and well received.
What really disappointed and upset me were displays extolling the health virtues of rhino horn, tiger "parts" and pangolin scales, without any disclaimers staying that these are historic myths with no proven health benefits. These are critically endangered species, and their trafficking for use in Chinese medicine is completely unacceptable.
I forgot to review my visit at the time, but was reminded having seen news reports out today saying China had now banned the use of pangolin for traditional medicine usage (probably more because of their possible links to the Coronavirus outbreak than any ethical concerns, but good news nonetheless - Google "The age of extinction
China raises protection for pangolins by removing scales from medicine list" for more info).
I feel that the museum should take some responsibility and recognise that whilst some practices have been traditionally accepted, they have no place where they are driving species towards extinction.
There was some really inversion and useful info about other medicines and cures which are ethical and sustainable, and these should be applauded. But please, at least add some information to help discourage the spread of cruel and illegal practices.
I do recommend a visit to the museum, and the areas outside are interesting peaceful and beautiful. I hope my criticism will be understood and well received.
Written 10 June 2020
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cruisefan
Long Beach, CA41 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
We really enjoyed this museum. It is free to get in and has English information at all of the major displays. You get to learn about the history of oriental medicine in Daegu. There are many interactive displays. I highly recommend it.
Written 23 April 2014
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Vacati0nMania
Hartford, CT150 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
The museum was more interesting than I expected. It tells the story of the oriental medicine market and its impact on life and health in South Korea. Museum is free as is an audio guide in English. You can move at your own pace and decide which tracks to listen to. There were some hands-on elements as well. At the end, there are options for herbal foot soak and massage, tea, and other programs. Staff were very friendly.
Written 14 June 2016
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TammyRak
Daegu, South Korea73 contributions
Sept 2014 • Solo
If you are interested in the history of the Korean traditional medicine this is the place for you. It is centrally located and has some of the best bad taxidermy that I have seen in South Korea. I was almost in tears from laughter.
Written 14 July 2015
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Darryl H
Daegu, South Korea24 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Went there with a tour group. The museum is very interesting and the people that work there were very pleasant. You should be able to get through the entire museum in about an hour or two. Be sure to check out the herbal medicine maket afterwards.
Written 18 June 2015
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Bluesphynx
Singapore1,616 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Was very impressed at the cleanliness and user-friendly set-up of this museum. After passing through an elaborate ancient archway, there are gigantic installations of the brewing pot used for medicines and a fun presentation of medical materials with cartoon figures. This summed up the contemporary approach adopted for the whole museum, reaching out to youngsters, students and non-Korean speakers with main titles in English and sub-titled videos though many details were not translated. However there were enough visuals to educate and amuse visitors on the history of traditional medicine in Daegu and its applications even in the modern day.
Life-size figures of traditional doctors and nurses and how they take the pulse, examine the tongue and use acupuncture and herbs give a very clear idea of medicine in its origins. The fundamentals are close to Chinese practices but Korean medicine prizes ginseng much more and the role of the Joseon kings and their court was more important.
The museum is free and there is a toilet on every floor, packets of herb-based candies and drinks can be purchased and there's a room for footbaths for a fee. Even saw a room with costumes for hire for photo-taking.
Life-size figures of traditional doctors and nurses and how they take the pulse, examine the tongue and use acupuncture and herbs give a very clear idea of medicine in its origins. The fundamentals are close to Chinese practices but Korean medicine prizes ginseng much more and the role of the Joseon kings and their court was more important.
The museum is free and there is a toilet on every floor, packets of herb-based candies and drinks can be purchased and there's a room for footbaths for a fee. Even saw a room with costumes for hire for photo-taking.
Written 15 November 2019
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Sophia
31 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
The museum is free to enter but the down side is that the descriptions are in Korean. However, at the ground floor there are interactive panels with english descriptions to help you learn more about traditional medicine.
They also have free foot bath outside the vicinity but we didnt dare to try as we are unsure of the hygiene standards. The foot bath area looks a bit dirty and not sure how often is is cleaned. We paid 5k KRW per pax for a nice herbal foot soak at the ground floor of the museum for about 40 minutes. A great way to relax your feet after a long day of walking. Would recommend going to this museum!
They also have free foot bath outside the vicinity but we didnt dare to try as we are unsure of the hygiene standards. The foot bath area looks a bit dirty and not sure how often is is cleaned. We paid 5k KRW per pax for a nice herbal foot soak at the ground floor of the museum for about 40 minutes. A great way to relax your feet after a long day of walking. Would recommend going to this museum!
Written 15 June 2019
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