Q My chronic fatigue has continued for several years. Can a tonic help me recover?
A When Qi-Blood depletion has persisted for a long time, recovery also takes time. We aim for gradual recovery through a steady treatment plan of 6 months to 1 year. Since identifying the cause comes first, it's important to determine the treatment direction after a pulse diagnosis.
Detailed Answer
Chronic fatigue accumulated over several years is a state of deepened Kidney Qi deficiency (腎氣虛), which is difficult to fully recover from with short-term treatment. We check your condition and adjust the prescription every 3 months, and the Qi-Blood foundation is sufficiently restored only with consistent treatment for at least 6 months. Effects are sustained only when lifestyle improvements are made alongside treatment.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, we precisely identify the cause of chronic fatigue (Liver Qi stagnation, Heart-Spleen deficiency, Kidney Qi deficiency) through pulse diagnosis before prescribing. Since the prescription differs by cause, pulse diagnosis is the most important first step.
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