Gout

Allopurinol and febuxostat, representative Western medicine drugs for urate-lowering therapy, directly inhibit uric acid synthesis or promote its excretion. Although research on herbal ingredients has reported that Alisma orientale, Coix seed, and Polygonum multiflorum are involved in uric acid excretion and anti-inflammatory mechanisms, changes in clinical uric acid levels vary depending on individual metabolic status, duration of use, and lifestyle habits. In Korean medicine, the role of herbal medicine lies not in targeting uric acid levels alone, but in restoring the transport capacity of digestive function and the overall fluid circulation function of the kidneys. It simultaneously improves the structural issues where sticky waste accumulates when digestive function is weak and moisture and waste products are not transported, and excretion decreases when kidneys are weak and circulation is poor. In this process, herbal medicines that cool internal heat and clear stagnant blood reduce the frequency of inflammation, and restoring organ function through a composition of herbal medicine tailored to the individual's physical condition leads to an overall improvement in the environment for uric acid regulation. At Dongjedang, we adjust the direction of treatment by objectively verifying this in conjunction with regular blood test follow-ups. The medicinal herbs used include Alisma orientale, Coix seed, and Polygonum multiflorum.