Table 2. A Chronological Review of Records of Analgesia and Anesthesia-like State via Inhalation Identified in Korean Medical Classics.

Category Literature title Year / Period Author Substance or Method Used Route of Administration / Form Intended Effect Applied Symptoms or Procedure
Analgesia and Anesthesia-like State via Inhalation Bonchogangmokseubyu (本草綱目拾遺) 1765 / Qing Zhao Xuemin (趙學敏) Tobacco fire (烟草火) Deep inhalation of smoke Analgesia / Anesthesia-like state Musculoskeletal pain, reversible loss of consciousness upon overdose