Q My stomach is weak, so I worry herbal medicine will burden it more. Is it okay for a gastritis patient to take herbal medicine?
A A Korean medicine doctor prescribes based on your stomach condition, minimizing the burden. On the contrary, herbal medicine is composed to help the weakened stomach lining recover and aid digestive function, making it suitable for gastritis patients.
Detailed Answer
There are vague worries that "herbal medicine is harsh" or "you can't take herbal medicine with a weak stomach," but herbal medicine prescribed and taken according to a Korean medicine doctor's diagnosis to fit your stomach condition is actually composed to protect the stomach lining and aid digestion. For those with an especially weak stomach, we choose a prescription with little burden, taking that condition into account.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If there is any small change after taking it, such as stomach discomfort or loss of appetite, tell us right away and we adjust the composition or method of taking it. We treat with safety as the top priority, prescribing only as much as your stomach can accept rather than forcing strong medicine.
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