Representative Formula Directions by Pattern

• Qi-stagnation-with-blood-stasis type (most common): Cheongung (Cnidium), Baekji (Angelica dahurica), and Galgeun (Kudzu root) to promote Qi-and-blood circulation and resolve trigger points
• Upper-body-heat-with-lower-body-cold type: Cheongsang-san family - bringing down head heat while replenishing warmth in the lower body
• Liver-Qi-stagnation type (stress-related): Soyo-san and Siho-sogan-tang family - circulating Liver Qi and relieving stress
• Qi-and-blood-deficiency type (fatigue type): with the addition of Qi-and-blood-tonifying herbs - improving the supply of blood flow to the brain

Dongjedang Prescribing Principles

We compose an individually tailored prescription by combining the patient's headache pattern, pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, and body-heat distribution examination. A prescription matched to your pattern is far more effective than over-the-counter headache herbal remedies or single-herb purchases, and at Dongjedang a dedicated Korean medicine doctor adjusts the prescription every 2 to 4 weeks according to your progress.