Q Is it safe to take Hwabyung herbal medicine for a long time without straining the liver?
A Hwabyung prescriptions prepared with GMP-certified medicinal herbs are safe even with long-term use, and regular liver function monitoring is recommended.
Detailed Answer
Concerns regarding the hepatotoxicity of herbal medicines mainly arise from unlicensed products or herbs contaminated with heavy metals. The safety of GMP-certified medicinal herbs prescribed at Korean medicine clinics is ensured through testing for heavy metal and pesticide residues. Herbal medicines that relieve liver energy and reduce heat and inflammation are prescriptions whose safety has been confirmed in clinical practice for decades. For long-term use of 6 months or more, it is recommended to periodically check liver function tests (AST and ALT).
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we identify any liver function abnormalities through a medical history interview during the initial consultation and add liver-protecting herbs (Astragalus membranaceus and Poria cocos) to the prescription if necessary. We design prescriptions more carefully for patients with abnormal liver function levels, and bringing your blood test results allows for a more accurate prescription.
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