Q If I stop the tonic, will I get tired again? Do I have to keep taking it forever?
A A tonic is a treatment that builds a foundation of stamina. If you improve your lifestyle while taking it, the effect is maintained even after you stop. However, if overwork and drinking continue, recurrence is likely, so we recommend taking it periodically with each season.
Detailed Answer
Korean medicine tonics are not addictive and do not create dependence. Once the body's qi and blood foundation is sufficiently built during the course of treatment, your stamina is maintained even after you stop. However, if overwork, drinking, and lack of sleep continue, qi and blood are depleted again and fatigue recurs. To maintain stamina, it's good to take it periodically during the spring and autumn changes of season or busy periods such as year-end.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, rather than taking a tonic indefinitely, we guide you to build a foundation with 1-2 cycles and then maintain it with seasonal care. As your body grows stronger, we lengthen the intervals between doses.
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