Q I'm preparing for the college entrance exam and I can't concentrate and keep feeling drowsy. How does Korean Medicine view this condition?
A Long hours of studying deplete your Qi and Blood, reducing blood flow to the brain. A weakened Spleen-Stomach (脾胃) means food isn't converted into energy efficiently, and Kidney Qi deficiency (腎氣虛) lowers focus and memory.
Detailed Answer
Reduced concentration and drowsiness in exam candidates aren't simply due to lack of sleep. Long-term studying continuously depletes the brain and Qi-Blood, weakening the Spleen-Stomach's (脾胃) energy production function and the Kidney Qi (腎氣, the root of focus and memory). When the Spleen-Stomach is weak, food isn't converted into energy even when eaten, and when Kidney Qi is insufficient, the head feels heavy and concentration suffers no matter how much you sleep.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, our tonic prescriptions for exam-related fatigue strengthen the Spleen-Stomach to boost energy production, replenish Kidney Qi to improve brain blood flow and concentration, and add memory-supporting herbs such as Acorus, Polygala, and Poria with Pine to support memory.
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