Q I'm a woman in my 50s going through menopause, and my body feels dry with hot flashes. Would Gyeongokgo suit me?
A Menopausal yin deficiency with rising heat — a state where fluids are depleted and heat rises — is one of Gyeongokgo's core indications. However, if hot flashes are strong, the herbal composition needs adjustment, so it's important to be prescribed after a pulse diagnosis.
Detailed Answer
When estrogen decreases during menopause, in Korean medicine this intensifies kidney yin deficiency, leading to a state of yin deficiency with rising heat where fluids are depleted and heat rises. Facial flushing, night sweats, dryness, and sleep disturbances often accompany this. Gyeongokgo is well suited to replenishing fluids in this state.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we prescribe Gyeongokgo alone or alongside other formulas for menopausal symptoms. If hot flashes are strong, we add heat-clearing herbs to create a customized composition. We'll discuss overall menopause management together with you.
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