Q I'm a woman in my 50s going through menopause, and my body is dry and heat rises. Would Gyeongokgo suit me?
A Yin-deficiency heat in menopausal women, where fluids are insufficient and heat rises, is one of Gyeongokgo's core indications. However, when the sensation of heat is strong, the herbal composition needs adjustment, so it is important to be prescribed after pulse diagnosis.
Detailed Answer
When estrogen decreases during menopause, kidney yin deficiency worsens in Korean medicine terms, leading to a state of yin-deficiency heat where fluids are insufficient and heat rises. It is often accompanied by hot flashes, night sweats, dryness, and sleep disturbances. Gyeongokgo is a formula well suited for replenishing fluids in this state.
Traditional Korean Medicine Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, we prescribe Gyeongokgo either alone or alongside other formulas for menopausal symptoms. When the sensation of heat is strong, we add heat-clearing herbs for a customized composition. We provide consultation together with overall menopause management.
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