Q Does the herbal medicine used for allergic rhinitis put a burden on the liver?
A Prescribed herbal medicine is composed mainly of herbs with confirmed safety, and for patients with liver disease or on long-term use, liver function monitoring is carried out alongside.
Detailed Answer
Herbal liver toxicity mainly arises from poor-quality herbs or unlicensed folk remedies. GMP-certified herbal medicines prescribed at a Korean medicine clinic have accumulated safety data. If you have underlying liver disease or will take the medicine for more than 6 weeks, monitoring of AST/ALT levels is recommended.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we review your existing medications and supplements before prescribing, and adjust the dosage of the herbs in Socheongnyong-tang (Minor Blue Dragon decoction) and Okbyeongpung-san (Jade Windscreen powder) to your body weight and constitution. We ask you to visit immediately if you experience digestive discomfort or increased fatigue.
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