Q Are there any traditional Korean medicine causes for ADHD or tics?
A ADHD and tic symptoms may appear when phlegm-dampness obscures the mind and spirit, or when liver wind rises and destabilizes the nervous system.
Detailed Answer
In traditional Korean medicine, ADHD is understood as excessive heart fire or phlegm-dampness interfering with mental activity, while tics are understood as liver wind traveling up the meridians and causing involuntary muscle movements. Since the causes vary depending on constitution and living environment, individual diagnosis is crucial.
Perspective of a Traditional Korean Medicine Clinic
For the phlegm-dampness type, the basic approach involves herbal medicine that removes phlegm, dissolves it, and stabilizes the mind; for the heart fire type, prescriptions that reduce heart heat; and for the liver wind type, prescriptions that stabilize the liver. At Dongjedang, we provide personalized prescriptions by comprehensively analyzing constitution and symptom patterns.
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