Q Does taking a tonic mean I'll catch fewer colds, or that I'll recover faster when I do catch one?
A Both effects can be expected, with the prevention of repeated infections typically appearing first.
Detailed Answer
The effect of an immune tonic appears in two stages. First, strengthening Defensive Qi (Wei Qi) reduces the invasion of external pathogens itself, giving a preventive effect. Second, once Lung Qi becomes fuller, even if a cold occurs, symptoms are milder and recovery is faster. Clinically, many patients notice a decrease in seasonal cold frequency starting around 4-6 weeks of intake.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we check progress periodically during the treatment course and adjust the formula accordingly. We track both cold frequency and recovery speed to decide whether to keep the formula focused on prevention or shift toward strengthening recovery capacity.
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