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Chronic Indigestion
Even small amounts cause heartburn — chest feels blocked.
Tight chest, bloated lower abdomen.
We restore normal digestion to bring back comfort.
We restore normal digestion to bring back comfort.
Digestive Clinic
Have You Lost the Joy of Eating?
The endoscopy says nothing's wrong,
yet I'm still hurting and uncomfortable.
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Reflux Esophagitis
Sour fluid rises, chest burns, throat feels obstructed.
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Irritable Bowel
Gas builds up; diarrhea and constipation alternate.
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Damjeok (Stomach Hardening)
Stomach hardens and won't move;
whole body feels heavy and tired.
If You're in This State,
Treatment Is Needed
If any of the symptoms below apply,
stomach medicine alone won't resolve it.
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Chronic Bloating
Even small amounts block the chest
and digestion stalls
Stomach motility is reduced and food stagnates. When phlegm-stasis (痰積) builds on the stomach wall, the stomach hardens and chronicity follows.
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Reflux·Heartburn
Sour fluid rises
and chest burns
Lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction and excess acid are causes. Stress lets liver Qi (肝氣) press the stomach, worsening reflux.
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Abdominal Distension
Gas builds up
and bowel movements are irregular
The intestine's autonomic regulation is unstable. Restoring Spleen-Stomach (脾胃) transforming function normalizes the bowel rhythm.
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Antacid Dependence
Constantly take stomach medicine
because of discomfort
Antacids suppress acid but don't restore stomach motility itself. Long-term use lowers digestive power further and can cause nutrient absorption problems.
Check My Body Status
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Digestive System Self-Check
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How long have you been experiencing digestive or abdominal discomfort?
Special Diagnosis System
Endoscopy Says Nothing's Wrong — Why Does It Still Hurt?
Many patients receive a 'no abnormality' endoscopy verdict yet still cannot digest. About 70% of functional dyspepsia patients show no notable findings on endoscopy (Korean Gastroenterology Society, 2020). The reason: endoscopy only sees inner surface lesions — it cannot evaluate how well the stomach moves, how the autonomic nervous system regulates motility, or accumulated outer-wall damjeok.
금맥한의원 인
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Core Solution Why the Stomach Must Move
Why the Stomach Must Move
to Heal
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Restoring Stomach Motility
We revive the rhythm of a tired, stalled stomach to support digestion.
2
Discharging Damjeok (Waste)
We melt and discharge hardened waste accumulated on the outer stomach wall.
3
Treating Inflammation & Regenerating Mucosa
We calm esophageal/stomach inflammation and regenerate damaged mucosa.
4
Stabilizing Autonomic Nerves
We stabilize stress-sensitized stomach nerves to prevent recurrence.
Symptom-Based Tailored Solutions
Even with the same indigestion, treatment differs by cause.
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Easily Bloated
After Slight Overeating
Main Symptoms
- • 식후 더부룩함
- • 트림이 잦음
- • 명치를 누르면 아픔
Diagnosis Pattern
위무력, 식적(食積)
Recommended Treatment
Stomach Motility-Boosting Herbal Medicine
Promotes stomach motility to relieve fullness and aid digestion.
2
Sour Fluid Rises,
Chest Burns
Main Symptoms
- • 타는 듯한 가슴 통증
- • 목 이물감(매핵기)
- • 마른 기침
Diagnosis Pattern
간위불화(肝胃不和), 위산 역류
Recommended Treatment
Acid-Neutralizing & Mucosa-Protecting Herbal Medicine
Regulates stomach acid and treats esophageal mucosal inflammation.
3
Cold Abdomen,
Frequent Diarrhea/Constipation
Main Symptoms
- • 찬 음식 먹으면 설사
- • 배에서 물소리
- • 항상 배가 살살 아픔
Diagnosis Pattern
비신양허(脾腎陽虛), 장냉증
Recommended Treatment
Bowel Function-Strengthening Herbal Medicine
Warms the bowels to normalize defecation and improve absorption.
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Stress = Immediate Indigestion
Main Symptoms
- • 긴장하면 속이 울렁거림
- • 시험·면접 전 복통·설사
- • 식욕이 들쑥날쑥
Diagnosis Pattern
간기울결(肝氣鬱結), 신경성 위염
Recommended Treatment
Autonomic-Stabilizing Herbal Medicine
Stabilizes sensitized autonomic nerves to fundamentally treat stress-induced indigestion.
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE
Core Treatment Principles to Restore Digestion
Suppressing symptoms with antacids alone doesn't bring fundamental recovery.
We restore strength to the weakened stomach to return your body to one that digests on its own.
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Clear: Damjeok Removal
Melt and discharge waste long-accumulated on the stomach wall, calming inflammation.
- 담적 분해 한약으로 위장벽 정화
- 침 치료로 위장 경락 순환 개선
- 급성 더부룩함·역류 1~2주 내 완화
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Restore: Motility Recovery
Revive Spleen-Stomach (脾胃) function so the stomach moves vigorously on its own.
- 체질 맞춤 한약으로 비위 기능 강화
- 자율신경 안정으로 스트레스성 소화불량 해소
- 장 점막 재생으로 영양 흡수력 회복
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Protect: Recurrence Prevention
Correct eating habits and improve constitution to prevent recurrence of digestive disease.
- 체질별 식이 지도 (음식 궁합)
- 위장 강화 유지 처방
- 계절별 소화기 관리 프로그램
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Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine
Based on abdominal and pulse diagnosis, we prescribe individualized herbal medicine. We melt hardened damjeok and recover Spleen-Stomach motility to create an environment where the stomach digests on its own.
- ✓ 담적 분해로 위장벽 정화
- ✓ 비위 기능 강화로 식욕·소화력 회복
- ✓ 자율신경 안정으로 스트레스성 위염 개선
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Acupuncture & Abdominal Pharmacopuncture
Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture at abdominal acupoints revive stomach motility rhythm. We relax stiff abdominal muscles and promote circulation around the stomach.
- ✓ 위장 운동 리듬 정상화
- ✓ 복부 긴장 이완 및 통증 완화
- ✓ 장 점막 재생 촉진
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Diet · Lifestyle Management Guidance
Digestive disease is directly linked to eating habits. We guide foods to avoid and foods that help according to constitution, and correct eating speed/timing along with lifestyle patterns.
- ✓ 체질별 악화·도움 음식 안내
- ✓ 올바른 식사 습관 코칭
- ✓ 스트레스 관리 및 소화기 운동법
Scientific Evidence for Digestive Care
Korean medicine effects on digestive disorders are validated by modern clinical research.
Herbal Medicine — Indigestion Improvement 82%
Symptom improvement after herbal treatment in functional dyspepsia
대한한방내과학회지
Acupuncture — Bowel Function Recovery 77%
Abdominal pain/bowel movement improvement after acupuncture in IBS
World J Gastroenterol
Korean Combined Therapy — Reflux Relief 80%
Symptom score improvement after combined herbal medicine + acupuncture in reflux esophagitis
J of Gastroenterology
A meta-analysis of 14 double-blind placebo-controlled RCTs (total 1,424 patients) showed the herbal treatment group had a 45% higher symptom improvement rate than placebo in functional dyspepsia (RR=1.45, 95% CI 1.31-1.60), with significant quality-of-life improvement as well (SMD).
참고문헌 (7)
- [1] Guo Y, Zhu J, Su X, Yang J, Li Y, Wang Q, Wei W. Efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine in functional dyspepsia: A meta-analysis of randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials . Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences (2016) DOI
- [2] Kim JB, Shin JW, Kang JY, et al.. Efficacy and Safety of Banhasasim-tang (Banxia Xiexin Decoction) for Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial . Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2023) DOI
- [3] Park JW, Ko SJ, Han G, et al.. Effect of herbal treatment on gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in functional dyspepsia patients . 대한한방내과학회지 (2022) DOI
- [4] Manheimer E, Cheng K, Wieland LS, et al.. Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2012) DOI
- [5] Xiao Y, Liu YY, Yu KQ, et al.. Chinese herbal medicine for functional dyspepsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis . World Journal of Gastroenterology (2015) DOI
- [6] Ko SJ, Park JW, Lee JH, et al.. An herbal medicine, Yukgunja-tang is more effective in functional dyspepsia classified as excess pattern . Journal of Gastroenterology (2021) DOI
- [7] Tan N, Gwee KA, Tack J, Zhang M, Li Y, Chen M, Xiao Y. Herbal medicine in the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis . Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2020) DOI
Treatment Process
Prescription Process
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01. Pulse Consultation
We precisely diagnose your current condition,
deficient energy, and lifestyle habits. - 🌿
02. Herb Selection
We compose the optimal blend of herbs
to match your constitution and symptoms. - 🫖
03. Careful Decoction
In our in-house decoction room, we brew your remedy
with clean water and selected herbs. - 📖
04. Dosage Guidance
We guide proper intake and lifestyle management
to maximize effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
더 많은 질문보기Q. How long does digestive treatment usually take?
Acute indigestion: 1-2 weeks. Chronic digestive disorders: 2-3 months. Including constitution improvement, 3-6 months of consistent treatment is effective for preventing recurrence.
Q. Is acupuncture effective for digestive conditions?
Yes. Acupuncture promotes gastric motility and regulates the autonomic nervous system, effectively easing indigestion, abdominal pain, and nausea. WHO recognizes digestive disorders as an indication for acupuncture.
Q. Is digestive Korean medicine covered by insurance?
Acupuncture, cupping, and chuna are covered by national health insurance. For functional dyspepsia, herbal prescriptions are also eligible for insurance, reducing the burden. Other herbal medicines are non-covered but may be claimable through private medical insurance.
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Research Papers
RESEARCH
횡단면 연구Functional Dyspepsia Research · 2023
불안 동반 기능성 소화불량에 대한 한약(반하후박탕)의 효과: 횡단면 분석
Woo HS, Cho HJ, Nam DH, et al.
160명참여자 수38%소화증상↓32%불안↓
코호트 연구Hepatology · 2024
지방간에 대한 한약(인진오령산)의 코호트 연구
Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al.
35%간지방↓140명참여자 수ALT 정상화간기능 개선
전후비교 연구Inflammatory Bowel Diseases · 2024
궤양성대장염에 대한 한약(작약감초탕 가감)의 전후 비교 연구
Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al.
62%점막 치유율55명참여자 수3.2점Mayo↓
Research Papers
RESEARCH
횡단면 연구Functional Dyspepsia Research · 2023
불안 동반 기능성 소화불량에 대한 한약(반하후박탕)의 효과: 횡단면 분석
Woo HS, Cho HJ, Nam DH, et al.
160명참여자 수38%소화증상↓32%불안↓
코호트 연구Hepatology · 2024
지방간에 대한 한약(인진오령산)의 코호트 연구
Cho KH, Jang EY, Moon PD, et al.
35%간지방↓140명참여자 수ALT 정상화간기능 개선
전후비교 연구Inflammatory Bowel Diseases · 2024
궤양성대장염에 대한 한약(작약감초탕 가감)의 전후 비교 연구
Yang SB, Lee SG, Kim GH, et al.
62%점막 치유율55명참여자 수3.2점Mayo↓