Q Is there scientific proof that herbal medicine is effective for abdominal pain?
A Multiple clinical studies report that herbal medicine treatment significantly reduces pain intensity and frequency in patients with functional abdominal pain and irritable bowel syndrome. In particular, mechanisms of gastrointestinal motility regulation and reduced visceral hypersensitivity have been confirmed.
Detailed Answer
In domestic and international randomized controlled trials (RCTs), administering herbal medicine to patients with functional abdominal pain and IBS reported improvements in pain relief, bowel normalization, and quality of life compared with placebo. According to studies, the main mechanisms of herbal medicine are: 1) regulating gut motility, 2) reducing visceral hypersensitivity, 3) modulating gut-brain axis signaling, and 4) improving gut bacterial balance. Korean medicine standard clinical practice guidelines also recommend herbal treatment for functional dyspepsia and abdominal pain.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
We design prescriptions based on evidence-based medicine (EBM). Since prescriptions tailored to individual constitution and symptom patterns often show higher efficacy than standardized studies, it is important to receive a customized prescription after accurate examination.
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