Q Does herbal medicine put a burden on the liver?
A Herbal medicine prescribed properly using genuine medicinal ingredients has a low risk of hepatotoxicity, and adjustments are made only after prior testing in cases of underlying liver disease.
Detailed Answer
Herb-Induced Liver Injury (HILI) related to herbal medicine is mostly reported when using unverified ingredients, high doses, or taking the medicine for a long period. Standard prescriptions, such as herbal medicines that nourish both the mind and the spleen/stomach, or those that stabilize the mind to aid sleep, have been confirmed through thousands of years of clinical data and modern safety studies to have very low rates of side effects in patients with normal liver function. If you have underlying liver disease (hepatitis, fatty liver, or cirrhosis), safe adjustments can be made if you share your liver function test (AST/ALT) results before the prescription.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic uses KGM-certified medicinal ingredients. Patients with heavy alcohol consumption or a history of abnormal liver enzyme levels must disclose this information during their initial consultation. The prescription is adjusted while monitoring liver function indicators as needed. It is safer than unlicensed sleep aids on the market.
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