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Chronic Headache
Headache that painkillers can't relieve, weighing down daily life.
Recurring headaches, paralyzed face.
We support recovery of damaged nerves.
We support recovery of damaged nerves.
Neurological Clinic
Daily Discomfort — Don't Endure It Anymore
A repeating cycle that doesn't change even after hospital visits.
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Dizziness
The world spins or staggering
repeats.
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Tinnitus
Constant ringing in the ears makes focus and sleep difficult.
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Facial Paralysis
One side of the face won't move — eye won't close, mouth turns.
If You're in This State,
Treatment Is Needed
If any of the symptoms below apply,
painkillers alone won't resolve it.
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Chronic Headache
Headache 2+ times a week
with painkillers losing effectiveness
Tension in cerebral vessels and rigidity of cervical muscles are causes. When liver Yang ascending (肝陽上亢) or blood stasis (瘀血) blocks Qi-Blood circulation in the head, headaches chronicize.
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Dizziness
Sudden world-spinning
or difficulty maintaining balance when walking
Inner ear lymph circulation disorder or insufficient blood flow to the brain. Korean medicine views dampness-phlegm (痰飲) and water toxin (水毒) blocking head clear-Yang (淸陽) as causing dizziness.
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Tinnitus
Ear ringing worsens in quiet places
making sleep difficult
Auditory nerve hyperexcitation or reduced inner ear blood flow. Kidney deficiency (腎虛) leaves essence (精氣) nourishing the ears insufficient, or liver fire (肝火) rises causing tinnitus.
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Facial Paralysis
One side of face weakens
and making expressions becomes difficult
Inflammation and swelling of the facial nerve block neural transmission. Starting treatment within 72 hours of onset gives the highest recovery rate.
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Special Diagnosis System
Brain MRI Is Normal — Why Don't Symptoms Subside?
Many patients receive a 'no abnormality' verdict on MRI yet still have recurring headaches, dizziness, tinnitus. About 90% of patients with these symptoms show no structural abnormality on brain imaging.
The reason: MRI only sees brain structure, not vascular tension, autonomic regulation, or fascial tension around the cervical spine — functional issues.
금맥한의원 인
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Core Solution Why Nerves Must Be Treated
Why Nerves Must Be Treated
Quickly to Recover
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Removing Nerve Inflammation · Edema
Quickly calm inflammation and edema around damaged nerves
to release nerve compression.
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Restoring Qi-Blood Circulation
Revive blocked head and facial Qi-Blood circulation
to supply nutrients to nerves.
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Promoting Nerve Regeneration
Promote natural regeneration
of damaged facial and peripheral nerves.
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Stabilizing Autonomic Nerves
Stabilize the stress-sensitized nervous system
to prevent recurrence of pain and spasm.
Symptom-Based Tailored Solutions
Even with the same neurological disease, treatment differs by cause.
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Frequent Headaches
Unresponsive to Painkillers
Main Symptoms
- • 진통제를 먹어도 돌아오는 두통
- • 머리가 조이듯 아프거나 한쪽이 욱신
- • 목·어깨 결림, 스트레스 시 악화
Diagnosis Pattern
긴장성 두통 · 편두통, 기체혈어(氣滯血瘀)
Recommended Treatment
Blood-Activating Channel-Opening Herbal Medicine
Improves head circulation and releases muscle tension to address the root cause of headaches.
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World Spinning
Difficulty Maintaining Balance
Main Symptoms
- • 세상이 빙글빙글 돌거나 흔들리는 느낌
- • 걸을 때 중심 잡기 어려움
- • 메스꺼움, 구토 동반
Diagnosis Pattern
메니에르 · 이석증, 담음(痰飮) · 수독(水毒)
Recommended Treatment
Damp-Draining Vertigo-Calming Herbal Medicine
Corrects inner ear lymph circulation and stabilizes vestibular function.
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Persistent Ear Ringing
Difficulty Sleeping
Main Symptoms
- • 귀에서 삐- 윙- 소리가 지속
- • 조용한 곳에서 더 심해짐
- • 수면 장애, 집중력 저하
Diagnosis Pattern
신허이명 · 간화이명, 신허(腎虛) · 간화상염(肝火上炎)
Recommended Treatment
Kidney-Nourishing Ear-Clearing Herbal Medicine
Stabilizes auditory nerve hyperexcitation and restores blood flow to the ears.
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One Side of Face Won't Move
Eye Won't Close
Main Symptoms
- • 한쪽 얼굴이 움직이지 않음
- • 눈이 안 감기고 입이 돌아감
- • 눈물·침 조절 어려움
Diagnosis Pattern
안면신경마비(벨마비), 풍한침습(風寒侵襲)
Recommended Treatment
Wind-Dispelling Channel-Opening Herbal Medicine
Calms facial nerve inflammation and promotes nerve regeneration.
TREATMENT PRINCIPLE
Core Treatment Principles to Revive Damaged Nerves
Suppressing pain with painkillers alone doesn't bring fundamental recovery.
We re-energize damaged nerves to help you escape pain and paralysis.
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Clear: Inflammation · Edema Removal
Quickly calm inflammation and edema around nerves to relieve nerve compression.
- 항염 한약으로 신경 부종 완화
- 침 치료로 국소 혈류 개선
- 급성 통증·마비 1~2주 내 호전
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Restore: Nerve Regeneration
Promote natural regeneration of damaged nerves and recover function.
- 체질 맞춤 한약으로 신경 영양 공급
- 약침으로 신경 재생 인자 활성화
- 얼굴 근육 재교육 및 기능 회복
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Protect: Recurrence Prevention
Stabilize autonomic nerves and improve constitution to prevent recurrence.
- 자율신경 안정 처방
- 스트레스 관리 및 수면 개선
- 경추 관리 및 생활습관 교정
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Constitution-Tailored Herbal Medicine
Based on pulse diagnosis, we prescribe individualized herbal medicine. We calm nerve inflammation and recover Qi-Blood circulation to create an environment where pain and paralysis improve on their own.
- ✓ 신경 부종 완화로 마비 회복 촉진
- ✓ 기혈 순환 개선으로 두통 감소
- ✓ 자율신경 안정으로 경련 완화
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Acupuncture & Nerve Pharmacopuncture
Acupuncture and pharmacopuncture at facial and head acupoints promote regeneration of damaged nerves. We improve circulation around nerves and recover normal muscle function.
- ✓ 안면신경 재생 촉진
- ✓ 두부 혈류 개선으로 두통 완화
- ✓ 근긴장 이완으로 경련 안정
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Nerve-Stabilizing Lifestyle Management
Neurological diseases are closely tied to stress, sleep, and posture. We guide lifestyle habits and cervical care that stabilize the autonomic nervous system.
- ✓ 수면 질 개선 코칭
- ✓ 경추 스트레칭 및 자세 교정
- ✓ 스트레스 관리법 안내
Scientific Evidence for Neurological Care
Korean medicine effects on neurological diseases are validated by modern clinical research.
Herbal Medicine — Chronic Headache Reduction 74%
Headache frequency reduction after herbal treatment in chronic headache
Cephalalgia
Herbal Medicine + Acupuncture — Dizziness Improvement 82%
Dizziness symptom improvement after Korean medicine treatment in Meniere's/BPPV
Journal of Ethnopharmacology
Herbal Medicine — Tinnitus Symptom Relief 78%
Tinnitus intensity reduction after herbal treatment in chronic tinnitus
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
A systematic review of 17 RCTs (total 1,853 patients) showed that the facial paralysis group with combined acupuncture had significantly higher complete recovery rates than drug treatment alone (RR=1.14, 95% CI 1.07-1.22), with significant improvement in House-Brackmann grade as well.
참고문헌 (5)
- [1] Chen N, Zhou M, He L, et al.. Acupuncture for Bell's palsy . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2010) DOI
- [2] Linde K, Allais G, Brinkhaus B, et al.. Acupuncture for the prevention of tension-type headache . Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (2016) DOI
- [3] Xu S, Yu L, Luo X, et al.. Manual acupuncture versus sham acupuncture: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials for migraine . Cephalalgia (2020) DOI
- [4] Kim JI, Lee MS, Lee DH, et al.. Acupuncture for Bell's palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis . Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (2012) DOI
- [5] Zhao ZQ. Neural mechanism underlying acupuncture analgesia . Progress in Neurobiology (2008) DOI
Treatment Process
Prescription Process
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01. Pulse Consultation
We precisely diagnose your current condition,
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02. Herb Selection
We compose the optimal blend of herbs
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03. Careful Decoction
In our in-house decoction room, we brew your remedy
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04. Dosage Guidance
We guide proper intake and lifestyle management
to maximize effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
더 많은 질문보기Q. How long should I take herbal medicine for neurological diseases?
Chronic headache and dizziness: 2-3 months. Chronic tinnitus: 3-6 months. We adjust the prescription based on progress.
Q. Is acupuncture effective for headaches and facial conditions?
Yes. Acupuncture improves head blood flow and relaxes muscle tension, effectively easing headaches, dizziness, and facial paralysis. WHO recognizes headache as an indication for acupuncture.
Q. How often should acupuncture be received?
Acute phase (early facial paralysis, severe headache, etc.): 3-5 times per week. Chronic conditions: typically 1-2 times per week. Intervals are adjusted based on improvement.
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Treatment Reviews
Stories of those who escaped pain and paralysis together with 금맥한의원.
Case Study
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Bell's palsy 80% recovered in 1 month with acupuncture + herbal medicine
Bell's palsy 80% recovered in 1 month with acupuncture + herbal medicine combined. My eye closes normally again and the corner of my mouth is becoming symmetrical~
Patient: 백**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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The sharp pain at the back of my head turned out to be occipital neuralgia
The sharp, stabbing pain at the back of my head turned out to be occipital neuralgia. It gets especially bad when I'm stressed, but acupuncture relieves it right away. Taking herbal medicine alongside it has reduced how often it flares up. All the staff are warm and welcoming so it feels comfortable~
Patient: 노**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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I started acupuncture just 3 days after facial palsy onset
I started acupuncture just 3 days after facial palsy onset.
The doctor said I was lucky to come in early.
After 2 weeks my eye started closing again.
Patient: 김**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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Health Column
Health information for preventing and managing headaches, facial paralysis, and neuralgia.
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Vertigo and Dizziness — The Difference Between Spinning and Lightheadedness
A Korean medicine approach that distinguishes rotational vertigo from non-rotational dizziness and treats each accordingly.
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Ménière's Disease — Korean Medicine Treatment for Vertigo and Tinnitus
Korean medicine perspective on the underlying causes of Ménière's disease and treatment strategies for vertigo and tinnitus.
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Facial Palsy (Bell's Palsy) — Early Treatment Matters
The golden window for sudden-onset facial palsy (Bell's palsy) and the strengths of acupuncture- and herbal-medicine-based Korean medicine treatment.
Research Papers
RESEARCH
체계적 문헌고찰Alzheimers Research & Therapy · 2023
치매 예방을 위한 한약의 신경보호 효과: 체계적 문헌고찰
Han SJ, Cho KH, Yoon JH, et al.
25편분석 논문 수Aβ 억제신경보호 기전해마 보호구조적 효과
전후비교 연구Journal of Vestibular Research · 2023
BPPV 잔여 어지럼감에 대한 한약(반하백출천마탕)의 효과: 전후 비교 연구
Gu BM, Seol IC, Kim YS, et al.
52%DHI 감소율74%어지럼 소실률54명참여자 수
무작위 대조시험Geriatrics & Gerontology International · 2024
노인 어지럼증에 대한 한약(진무탕)과 전정재활 병행의 효과: 무작위 대조 시험
Sung WS, Hong JW, Park SH, et al.
56%DHI 감소율108명참여자 수8주치료 기간
Research Papers
RESEARCH
체계적 문헌고찰Alzheimers Research & Therapy · 2023
치매 예방을 위한 한약의 신경보호 효과: 체계적 문헌고찰
Han SJ, Cho KH, Yoon JH, et al.
25편분석 논문 수Aβ 억제신경보호 기전해마 보호구조적 효과
전후비교 연구Journal of Vestibular Research · 2023
BPPV 잔여 어지럼감에 대한 한약(반하백출천마탕)의 효과: 전후 비교 연구
Gu BM, Seol IC, Kim YS, et al.
52%DHI 감소율74%어지럼 소실률54명참여자 수
무작위 대조시험Geriatrics & Gerontology International · 2024
노인 어지럼증에 대한 한약(진무탕)과 전정재활 병행의 효과: 무작위 대조 시험
Sung WS, Hong JW, Park SH, et al.
56%DHI 감소율108명참여자 수8주치료 기간