Digestion / Weak Constitution

Prescriptions designed to tonify the spleen and stomach, such as herbal medicines that strengthen the digestive tract and warm the body, are known to aid in gastrointestinal motility and improve the gastric mucosal environment. In clinical practice, increased food intake and reduced frequency of abdominal pain and diarrhea are commonly observed after 3 to 4 weeks of medication. At Dongjedang, we adjust prescriptions by monitoring changes in symptoms every 1 to 2 weeks. Since this often leads to improvements beyond simple digestive capacity—specifically, a general improvement in the weak constitution and a reduction in minor illnesses—taking the medication for a sufficient period is crucial.