Q Does Korean medicine treatment actually work for ADHD?
A Acupuncture and herbal medicine have shown benefit in improving concentration and impulsivity, and are used as adjunct or standalone treatment.
Detailed Answer
Domestic and international studies report that acupuncture (targeting acupoints such as Shenmen HT7 and Baihui GV20) and herbal formulas in the Guipi Tang family significantly reduce ADHD symptom scores (Conners scale). Korean medicine is commonly used as adjunct therapy when parents are concerned about medication side effects, want to complement drug treatment, or aim to reduce medication dosage. Evidence for standalone treatment continues to accumulate, though for severe ADHD, combination with Western medication is generally recommended.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, our treatment principle centers on nourishing the Heart (보심안신) and tonifying the Spleen to enhance cognition (보비익지), using formulas in the Guipi Tang and Gongjin-dan family. Acupuncture at Shenmen (HT7) and Baihui (GV20) promotes calmness of mind, and treatment outcomes are reassessed after three months.
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