skip to main content

Korean Indigenous Knowledge of Health in Korean Drama Jewel in The Palace

1Faculty of Communication Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, Indonesia

2Faculty of Communication Science, Universitas Padjadjaran, Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia

3Faculty of Humanities, Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, Indonesia

Received: 25 Oct 2024; Revised: 1 Dec 2024; Accepted: 1 Dec 2024; Published: 10 Dec 2024.
Open Access Copyright (c) 2024 Rizki Nurislaminingsih, Edwin Rizal, Arido Laksono under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0.

Citation Format:
Abstract

Korea is famous for the creative industry such as drama which set in modern times and the kingdom era (saeguk). In the saeguk drama, Korean Indigenous knowledge is also shown. It represents their traditional life, such as livelihoods, how to make tools, survive in four seasons, how to farm or garden, and also about health. One of the saeguk with the theme of Indigenous knowledge is Jewell in the Palace, with the background of the lives of physicians and healers in the Joseon era. This study aims to identify the health themes in the drama text. Therefore, we use qualitative content analysis. The results of the study show that in Jewell in the Palace, there are twelve main themes about health: the relationship between body changes and health, herbs, flowers, acupuncture, healthy drinks, environmental influence on health, benefits of plants for health, spices, fruits, benefits of animals for human health, healthy tips, and natural ingredients for skincare. The conclusion is that the Korean drama Jewell in the Palace has main themes and sub-themes about health based on their characteristics, types of plants, names of animals, and the benefits. The results of this study can be a source of reference for further research from several disciplines: cultural science (cultural and media studies), health (traditional medicine), education (the effectiveness of drama as a source of learning about Indigenous knowledge), and research studies to analyze the use of entertainment media (films, movies, comedy series, and dramas) as sources of research data.

Fulltext
Keywords: korean drama; jewell in the palace; Dae Jang Geum; indigenous knowledge; health

Article Metrics:

  1. Abourashed, E. A., & El-Alfy, A. T. (2016). Chemical diversity and pharmacological significance of the secondary metabolites of nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt.). Phytochemistry Reviews, 15(6), 1035–1046. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11101-016-9469-x
  2. Al-Sahlanee, B. J. A., Senyuk, I. V., Lenchyk, L. V., & Upyr, T. V. (2019). The study of influence of the extracts obtained from Prunus Domestica fruits on lipid peroxydation and antioxidant system indicators in liver. Фармацевтичний Журнал, 74(6), 85–93. https://doi.org/10.32352/0367-3057.6.19.10
  3. Ashri, S., Zainun, N. Y., Mohammad, H., Mohammad, H., Mohammed Ghazali, F. E., & Khahro, S. H. (2020). Water filtration design for rainwater harvesting system in Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, UTHM. Recent Trends in Civil Engineering and Built Environment, 1(1), 149–156. https://doi.org/10.30880/rtcebe.2020.01.01.014
  4. Bengtsson, M. (2016). How to plan and perform a qualitative study using content analysis. NursingPlus Open, 2, 8–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.npls.2016.01.001
  5. Bhetwal, S., Chatterjee, S., Samrat, R. R., Rana, M., & Srivastava, S. (2021). Cordyceps sinensis: Peculiar caterpillar mushroom, salutary in its medicinal and restorative capabilities. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 10(4), 1045–1054. https://www.thepharmajournal.com/archives/?year=2021&vol=10&issue=4&ArticleId=6130
  6. Bradley, J. M., Organ, C. L., & Lefer, D. J. (2016). Garlic-derived organic polysulfides and myocardial protection. Journal of Nutrition, 146(2), 403S-409S. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.114.208066
  7. Brennen, B. S. (2017). Methods for media studies (Second). Routledge
  8. Chaemsanit, S., Matan, N., & Matan, N. (2018). Activated carbon for food packaging application: Review. Walailak Journal of Science and Technology, 15(4), 255–271. https://doi.org/10.48048/wjst.2018.4185
  9. Choi, J. I. (2022). Effects of acupuncture with Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang on Quadratus Lumborum pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial [South Baylo University]. In Dissertation. https://app.southbaylo.net/c1/library/uploads/daom/DAOM Dissertation for Printing_Jung In Choi 22.pdf
  10. Darmadji, B. N. I. (2022). Menegosiasikan kekerabatan dengan rasa peduli: Analisis wacana kerabat dalam film Shoplifters. Humanika, 29(2), 201–215. https://doi.org/10.14710/humanika.v29i2.48316
  11. Ekiert, H., Świątkowska, J., Klin, P., Rzepiela, A., & Szopa, A. (2021). Artemisia annua-importance in traditional medicine and current state of knowledge on the chemistry, biological activity and possible applications. Planta Medica, 87, 584–599. https://doi.org/10.1055/a-1345-9528
  12. Fedorov, A., & Friesem, E. (2022). Soviet cineclubs: Baranov’s film/media education model. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 7(2), 12–22. https://doi.org/10.23860/jmle-7-2-3
  13. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. (2023). Sand and dust storms - A guide to mitigation, adaptation, policy and risk management measures in agriculture. In Sand and dust storms. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. https://doi.org/10.4060/cc8071en
  14. Gao, J., Wang, Z., & Ye, Z. (2023). Madder (Rubia cordifolia L.) alleviates myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury by protecting endothelial cells from apoptosis and inflammation. Mediators of Inflammation, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5015039
  15. Gasparrini, M., Forbes-Hernandez, T. Y., Afrin, S., Alvarez-Suarez, J. M., Gonzàlez-Paramàs, A. M., Santos-Buelga, C., Bompadre, S., Quiles, J. L., Mezzetti, B., & Giampieri, F. (2015). A pilot study of the photoprotective effects of strawberry-based cosmetic formulations on human dermal fibroblasts. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 16, 17870–17884. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms160817870
  16. Ghorbanian, D., Ghasemi-Kasman, M., Hashemian, M., Gorji, E., Gol, M., Feizi, F., Kazemi, S., Ashrafpour, M., & Moghadamnia, A. A. (2019). Myristica fragrans houtt extract attenuates neuronal loss and glial activation in pentylenetetrazol-induced kindling model. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 18(2), 812–825. https://doi.org/10.22037/ijpr.2019.1100670
  17. Hou, D., Yousaf, L., Xue, Y., Hu, J., Wu, J., Hu, X., Feng, N., & Shen, Q. (2019). Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.): Bioactive polyphenols, polysaccharides, peptides, and health benefits. Nutrients, 11(6), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11061238
  18. Hu, J. S. (2009). Acupuncture treatment of heel pain. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 29(2), 150–152. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60053-4
  19. Jeong, J., Lee, S., & Lee, S. (2017). When Indonesians routinely consume Korean Pop Culture : Revisiting Jakartan fans of the Korean Drama Dae Jang Geum. International Journal of Communication, 11, 2288–2307. https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/6302
  20. Jiaqi, Z., Hong, L., Rui, Q., Choi, H.-Y., & Xinzhou, Y. (2021). Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry and bioactivities of Sophora flavescens Ait.: A review. Journal of Holistic Integrative Pharmacy, 2(3), 163–195. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2707-3688(23)00077-8
  21. Jones, A. L., Porcheron, A., Sweda, J. R., Morizot, F., & Russell, R. (2016). Coloration in different areas of facial skin is a cue to health: The role of cheek redness and periorbital luminance in health perception. Body Image, 17, 57–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bodyim.2016.02.001
  22. Karimi, M. (2016). Grandma remedies and herbal medicines for relieving toothache. Open Access Journal of Dental Sciences, 1(2), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.23880/oajds-16000106
  23. Khayan, K., Husodo, H. A., Astuti, I., Sudarmadji, S., & Djohan, T. S. (2019). Rainwater as a source of drinking water: Health impacts and rainwater treatment. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/1760950
  24. Kim, D. H., & Park, J. S. (2020). The effect of saline gargling on dry mouth and sore throat in patients with thyroidectomy. Asian Oncology Nursing, 20(4), 160–170. https://doi.org/10.5388/aon.2020.20.4.160
  25. Kim, J. H., Park, B. I., & You, Y. O. (2022). Treatment with Commelina communis extract exerts anti-inflammatory effects in murine macrophages via modulation of the nuclear factor-κB pathway. Mediators of Inflammation, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2028514
  26. Kim, S.-K., Oh, Y., & Nam, S. (2019). Research trends in Korean medicine based on temporal and network analysis. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 19(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2562-0
  27. Kostić, A., Milinčić, D. D., Barać, M. B., Shariati, M. A., Tešić, Ž. L., & Pešić, M. B. (2020). The application of pollen as a functional food and feed ingredient—the present and perspectives. Biomolecules, 10, 1–36. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10010084
  28. Kumar, G., & Tewari, S. (2023). Acupuncture for management of endodontic emergencies: A review. JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, 16(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2023.16.1.1
  29. Lee, S. G., & Kang, H. (2014). Inhibition of lipopolysaccharide-stimulated neuro-inflammatory kuntze in BV-2 microglial cell mediators by Tetragonia tetragonoides (Pall). Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 13(12), 2005–2010. https://doi.org/10.4314/tjpr.v13i12.8
  30. Lee, S. M., Bae, B. S., Park, H. W., Ahn, N. G., Cho, B. G., Cho, Y. L., & Kwak, Y. S. (2015). Characterization of Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng Meyer): History, preparation method, and chemical composition. Journal of Ginseng Research, 39, 384–391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgr.2015.04.009
  31. Lee, Y. S., Ryu, Y., Jung, W. M., Kim, J., Lee, T., & Chae, Y. (2017). Understanding mind-body interaction from the perspective of East Asian medicine. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/7618419
  32. Lin, T. C., Sung, J. M., & Yeh, M. S. (2014). Karyological, morphological and phytochemical characteristics of medicinal plants Sophora flavescens Aiton grown from seeds collected at different localities. Botanical Studies, 55(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1186/1999-3110-55-5
  33. Marto, J., Neves, Â., Gonçalves, L. M., Pinto, P., Almeida, C., & Simões, S. (2018). Rice water: A traditional ingredient with anti-aging efficacy. Cosmetics, 5(2), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics5020026
  34. Miller, B., Villet, M., & Midgley, J. M. (2022). A confirmed feeding attempt by the haematophagous horse fly Philoliche (Philoliche) rondani (Bertoloni, 1861) (Diptera: Tabanidae) on fresh carrion. Biodiversity Data Journal, 10. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.10.E77507
  35. Montinari, M. R., & Minelli, S. (2022). From ancient leech to direct thrombin inhibitors and beyond: New from old. Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy, 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112878
  36. Mulyadi, B., & Prasetyaningtyas, A. (2022). Pengenalan budaya Jepang dalam kanal Youtube Nihongo Mantappu Jerome Polin. Humanika, 29(1), 46–59. https://doi.org/10.14710/humanika.v29i1.44012
  37. Munch, R. B. . (2013). Deodorization of garlic breath volatiles by food and food components. In The Ohio State University. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24592995/
  38. Nomakhosi, M., & Heidi, A. (2018). Natural options for management of melasma, a review. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 20(7–8), 470–481. https://doi.org/10.1080/14764172.2018.1427874
  39. Onur, A., & Montague, E. (2014). Using video-based observation research methods in primary care health encounters to evaluate complex interactions. Journal of Innovation in Health Informatics, 21(4), 161–170. https://doi.org/doi: 10.14236/jhi.v21i4.72
  40. Pandey, D. (2022). Scope of using activated charcoal in culinary and its therapeutic usage. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 9(1), 220–224. www.ijrar.org
  41. Pastoriza, S., Mesías, M., Cabrera, C., & Rufián-Henares, J. A. (2017). Healthy properties of green and white teas: An update. Food and Function, 8, 2650–2662. https://doi.org/10.1039/c7fo00611j
  42. Paul, A., & Jabed, M. A. (2017). Salinity has made our life terrible: A qualitative investigation of human sufferings in the Chittagong coast. Oriental Geographer, 59(1), 1–18. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/333149544_Salinity_has_made_our_life_terrible_A_qualitative_investigation_of_human_sufferings_in_the_Chittagong_coast
  43. Pereira, A. M., Krumreich, F. D., Ramos, A. H., Krolow, A. C. R., Santos, R. B., & Gularte, M. A. (2020). Physicochemical characterization, carotenoid content and protein digestibility of pumpkin access flours for food application. Food Science and Technology, 40(2), 691–698. https://doi.org/10.1590/fst.38819
  44. Pratap, S. R., Gangadharappa, H. ., & Mruthunjaya, K. (2017). Ginger: A potential neutraceutical, an updated review. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research, 9(9), 1227–1238. https://doi.org/10.25258/phyto.v9i09.10311
  45. Rabasová, P. (2017). Content validation of nursing diagnosis of deficient fluid volume [Dehydration] in the context of neonatological nursing. Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 8(2), 622–631. https://doi.org/10.15452/CEJNM.2017.08.0011
  46. Rayimkulovich, A. A., & Qizi, M. R. Z. (2020). The main pests of garlic. JournalNX- A Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed Journal, 6(9), 271–273. https://repo.journalnx.com/index.php/nx/article/view/369
  47. Rekha, K., Singh, R. S., Shekhawat, K., & Singh, K. S. (2020). Centurion bowl of rice : Bamboo rice. AGRICULTURE & FOOD: E- Newsletter, 2, 188–190. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342887694_Centurion_Bowl_of_Rice_Bamboo_Rice
  48. Risso, D., Drayna, D., & Morini, G. (2020). Alteration, reduction and taste loss: Main causes and potential implications on dietary habits. Nutrients, 12(11), 1–16. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12113284
  49. Singh, H., Kaur, P., & Dutt, B. (2022). Indian elecampane: Potential medicinal and aromatic crop for sustainable development. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 11(9), 152–156. www.thepharmajournal.com
  50. Song, G., Fiocchi, C., & Achkar, J. P. (2019). Acupuncture in inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, 25(7), 1129–1139. https://doi.org/10.1093/ibd/izy371
  51. Spence, C. (2020). Using ambient scent to enhance well-being in the multisensory built environment. Frontiers in Psychology, 11(November), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.598859
  52. Ștefan, I. M. A., & Ona, A. D. (2020). Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea L.). overview of the health benefits and therapeutical uses. Hop and Medicinal Plants, 1, 150–169. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353411136_Cabbage_Brassica_oleracea_L_Overview_of_the_Health_Benefits_and_Therapeutical_Uses
  53. Ulmer, C., Farrell-Carnahan, L., Hughes, J., Manber, R., Leggett, M., Tatum, J., Swinkels, C., & Beckham, J. (2018). Improve your sleep: A self-guided approach for veterans with insomnia (Self-Help Workbook). VA Health Care. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=cin20&AN=126304817&site=ehost-live
  54. Uțoiu, E., Matei, F., Toma, A., Diguță, C. F., Ștefan, L. M., Mănoiu, S., Vrăjmașu, V. V., Moraru, I., Oancea, A., Israel-Roming, F., Cornea, C. P., Constantinescu-Aruxandei, D., Moraru, A., & Oancea, F. (2018). Bee collected pollen with enhanced health benefits, produced by fermentation with a kombucha consortium. Nutrients, 10, 1–24. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10101365
  55. Vaismoradi, M., Jones, J., Turunen, H., & Snelgrove, S. (2016). Theme development in qualitative content analysis and thematic analysis. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 6(5), 100–110. https://doi.org/10.5430/jnep.v6n5p100
  56. Vique-Sánchez, J. L., & Galíndez-Fuentes, A. I. (2021). Acupuncture as a complementary medicine for depression caused by the confinement by COVID-19. Revista Internacional de Acupuntura, 15, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acu.2021.04.002
  57. Wang, J., Feng, W., Zhang, S., Chen, L., Sheng, Y., Tang, F., He, J., Xu, X., Ao, H., & Peng, C. (2019). Ameliorative effect of Atractylodes macrocephala essential oil combined with Panax ginseng total saponins on 5-fluorouracil induced diarrhea is associated with gut microbial modulation. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2019.111887
  58. Wanita, Y. P., Indrasari, S. D., Wiranti, E. W., & Kristamtini. (2021). The quality improvement of yam flour (Dioscorea alata) through the fermentation process. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 759(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/759/1/012031
  59. Wen, S., Zhang, X., Wu, Y., Yu, S., Zhang, W., Liu, D., Yang, K., & Sun, J. (2022). Agrimonia pilosa Ledeb.: A review of its traditional uses, botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology. Heliyon, 8, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09972
  60. Yang, H. C., Jusoh, M., Zakaria, Z. Y., & Rosli, A. (2023). Rainwater to potable water: Mini review. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 775–780. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET23106130
  61. Yin, C. S., & Ko, S. G. (2014). Introduction to the history and current status of evidence-based Korean medicine: A unique integrated system of allopathic and holistic medicine. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/740515
  62. Yu, J., Wang, G., & Jiang, N. (2020). Study on the repairing effect of cosmetics containing Artemisia annua on sensitive skin. Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications, 10, 8–19. https://doi.org/10.4236/jcdsa.2020.101002
  63. Yusup, D. S., Mahardika, I. G., Suarna, I. W., & Giri, I. N. A. (2020). Feeding preference and growth response of early adults abalone, Haliotis squamata on some macroalgae. Biodiversitas, 21(9), 4369–4375. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d210956
  64. Zhang, G., Lu, B. F., Wang, E., Wang, W., Li, Z., Jiao, L., Li, H., & Wu, W. (2023). Panax ginseng improves physical recovery and energy utilization on chronic fatigue in rats through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signalling pathway. Pharmaceutical Biology, 61(1), 316–323. https://doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2023.2169719
  65. Zhou, C., Li, J., Mao, K., Gao, J., Li, X., Zhi, T., & Sang, Y. (2019). Anti-hangover and anti-hypertensive effects in vitro of fermented persimmon juice. CYTA - Journal of Food, 17(1), 960–966. https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2019.1680578

Last update:

No citation recorded.

Last update: 2024-12-23 22:26:43

No citation recorded.