Q I heard that taking a tonic burdens the liver. Is it okay?
A A properly prescribed Korean medicine tonic does not burden the liver. On the contrary, a workplace fatigue tonic aims to relieve Liver qi stagnation and support liver function. However, taking it on your own without pulse diagnosis may not suit your constitution and could become a burden.
Detailed Answer
Concerns about liver toxicity from herbal medicine mainly arise when it is taken long-term at high doses without pulse diagnosis, or when herbs unsuited to the constitution are used. A tonic prescribed after pulse diagnosis by a qualified Korean medicine doctor is designed to actually support liver function. For an office worker whose liver is already overworked by drinking, a prescription that includes herbs to release Liver qi stagnation and protect the liver is all the more necessary.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, for those concerned about liver function, we identify liver-related symptoms before prescribing and, if necessary, review liver-related blood test results before prescribing. Safety comes first.
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