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Digestive Care
Functional dyspepsia, gastritis, GERD, IBS. Korean medicine digestive care that addresses root causes
Who Is It For
Key Info
Treatment Frequency2-3 times per week
Treatment Period4-8 weeks
Main PrescriptionCustomized prescription for digestive disorders
Process
Evidence
Efficacy of Yukgunja-tang for Functional Dyspepsia (SCI)Research with participation of our Director Park Ji-sun. Meta-analysis of 52 RCTs with 5,475 patients. Yukgunja-tang showed significantly higher efficacy than Western medicine (RR=1.21, P<0.001). J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2021.
Banha-sasim-tang Improves Dyspepsia via Ghrelin ActivationStudy on stress-related dyspepsia patients. Banha-sasim-tang activates ghrelin (a gastrointestinal motility hormone) to improve dyspepsia symptoms. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 2021 (SCI-level).
Check if herbal insurance applies
Acro Clinic participates in the herbal insurance pilot program. 30% co-payment for eligible conditions.
Notice
Avoid Spicy FoodsSpicy, salty, and greasy foods burden the digestive system.
Regular MealsEating at regular times is important for digestive health.
Avoid Overeating & DrinkingOvereating and excessive drinking worsen digestive conditions.
FAQ
How is Korean digestive treatment different from Western medicine?While Western medicine suppresses symptoms, Korean medicine fundamentally restores digestive function through acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Can I take Western and herbal medicine together?Generally, take them 30 minutes to 1 hour apart. Please inform us of any medications you are currently taking during your visit.
Q. Is digestive disease covered by herbal medicine health insurance?Yes, functional dyspepsia is an eligible condition under the herbal medicine health insurance. You can receive prescriptions with a 30% copay.
Q. How long does Korean medicine digestive treatment take?It varies by symptoms and condition, but typically 4–8 weeks of treatment leads to noticeable improvement.
Q. Is the recurrence rate high for digestive diseases?Herbal medicine treatment aims for fundamental improvement of gastrointestinal function, resulting in lower recurrence rates compared to Western medicine. Combining lifestyle management makes it even more effective.