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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.
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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
- • Bloating after meals
- • Frequent burping
- • Pain when pressing the epigastrium
Diagnosis Pattern
Gastric atony, food stagnation (sikjeok, 食積)
Recommended Treatment
Stomach Motility-Boosting Herbal Medicine
Promotes stomach motility to relieve fullness and aid digestion.
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Sour Fluid Rises,
Chest Burns
Main Symptoms
- • Burning chest pain
- • Throat foreign-body sensation (maehaekgi)
- • Dry cough
Diagnosis Pattern
Liver-Stomach disharmony (ganwibulhwa, 肝胃不和), acid reflux
Recommended Treatment
Acid-Neutralizing & Mucosa-Protecting Herbal Medicine
Regulates stomach acid and treats esophageal mucosal inflammation.
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Cold Abdomen,
Frequent Diarrhea/Constipation
Main Symptoms
- • Diarrhea after eating cold foods
- • Gurgling sounds in the abdomen
- • Constant mild abdominal pain
Diagnosis Pattern
Spleen-Kidney Yang deficiency (bisinyangheo, 脾腎陽虛), cold-bowel syndrome
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
- • Nausea when tense
- • Abdominal pain or diarrhea before tests/interviews
- • Erratic appetite
Diagnosis Pattern
Liver Qi stagnation (gangiulkyeol, 肝氣鬱結), nervous gastritis
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.
- Damjeok-dissolving herbal medicine to cleanse the stomach wall
- Acupuncture to improve circulation in the gastric meridian
- Acute bloating and reflux relief within 1-2 weeks
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Restore: Motility Recovery
Revive Spleen-Stomach (脾胃) function so the stomach moves vigorously on its own.
- Constitution-tailored herbal medicine to strengthen Spleen-Stomach function
- Resolution of stress-induced indigestion via autonomic stabilization
- Restored nutrient absorption through intestinal mucosal regeneration
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Protect: Recurrence Prevention
Correct eating habits and improve constitution to prevent recurrence of digestive disease.
- Constitution-based dietary guidance (food compatibility)
- Stomach-strengthening maintenance prescription
- Seasonal digestive care program
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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.
- ✓ Cleanses the stomach wall by dissolving damjeok
- ✓ Restores appetite and digestive power by strengthening Spleen-Stomach function
- ✓ Improves stress-induced gastritis through autonomic stabilization
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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.
- ✓ Normalizes the stomach motility rhythm
- ✓ Relaxes abdominal tension and relieves pain
- ✓ Promotes intestinal mucosal regeneration
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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.
- ✓ Guidance on constitution-specific foods to avoid and foods that help
- ✓ Coaching for proper eating habits
- ✓ Stress management and digestive exercise routines
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
Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
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)
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- [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
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- [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
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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
View more questionsQ. 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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Treatment Reviews
Stories of those who met a comfortable belly together with 금맥한의원.
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My stomach was so weak I'd get indigestion from eating a little, but after a month of herbal medicine
My stomach was so weak I'd get indigestion from eating just a little, but after a month of herbal medicine my digestion improved a lot. I can even digest meat well now haha
Patient: 정**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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Came in with sudden indigestion, one acupuncture session and my stomach was clear haha
Came in with sudden indigestion, one acupuncture session and my stomach was completely clear haha
Patient: 박**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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Irritable bowel — stress used to give me stomachaches, but on herbal medicine
Irritable bowel — stress used to give me stomachaches right away, but on herbal medicine my gut isn't so sensitive anymore~ Even during exam season I was fine.
Patient: 황**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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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↓