Q Does herbal medicine actually work for severe pain like cluster headaches?
A While Western emergency treatment is the priority for suppressing acute attacks, Korean traditional medicine contributes substantially to shortening the cluster period and preventing recurrence.
Detailed Answer
Separation of roles between the acute and preventive phases
Immediate Western emergency treatment, such as 100% oxygen inhalation or sumatriptan injections, is the most effective for acute cluster headache attacks. Dongjedang clearly informs the public of this fact.
The role of Korean traditional medicine treatment — Shortening the cluster period and suppressing recurrence
Dongjedang's treatment goal is to reduce the cluster period and extend the interval between clusters, rather than focusing on the attacks themselves. We reduce liver fire using Cheongnoe-tang, an herbal decoction based on clearing damp-heat from the liver, and reduce cerebrovascular hypersensitivity with prescriptions that promote blood circulation and stasis. Pharmacopuncture in the back of the neck and temples calms trigeminal nerve excitation, helping to reduce the frequency of attacks.
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