Q In what order does Korean medicine treatment for hyperhidrosis proceed?
A It varies by pattern, but broadly it proceeds in three stages: stabilizing the autonomic nervous system, then reinforcing Qi and blood, then strengthening the skin's protective barrier. At each stage we combine herbal medicine, acupuncture, and moxibustion, and usually confirm a change in the amount of sweat within 1 to 3 months.
Detailed Answer
In the first stage, we focus on stabilizing the overactivated sympathetic nervous system and clearing the heat that has surged upward. For a Heart-Kidney disconnection pattern, we lower Heart fire with a formula that reinforces Heart yin; for Spleen-Stomach Qi deficiency, we restore digestive function to raise the body's overall energy. In the second stage, we reinforce Qi and blood to build a physical foundation so the autonomic nervous system is not shaken by stress. Finally, we strengthen Lung Qi (pye-gi) and defensive Qi (wi-gi) to restore the skin's protective barrier that regulates the sweat pores on its own.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Okbyeongpung-san reinforces defensive Qi to help regulate the sweat pores, Saengmaek-san replenishes the fluids of the Heart and Lung to reduce excessive sweating from yin deficiency, and Dangui-yukhwang-tang replenishes yin blood and clears deficiency heat for menopause and night sweats. Acupuncture uses points that regulate the autonomic nervous system, such as Hapgok (LI4), Eumneungcheon (SP9), and Joksamni (ST36).
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