Q I heard long COVID gets better with time, so is there really a reason to get herbal medicine treatment?
A In many cases it gradually improves over time, but for those whose recovery is slow or whose daily life is affected, treatment that replenishes depleted qi and blood and eases remaining symptoms can help recovery. It works best alongside managing your activity level to avoid overexertion.
Detailed Answer
There is no established specific cure for long COVID, so managing symptoms and supporting recovery is key. Many people improve over time, but some have slow recovery or find fatigue and brain fog disrupting daily life. In these cases, herbal medicine treatment approaches this by restoring the energy and digestion weakened by the infection and easing remaining symptoms, helping the body recover on its own. It's safest to confirm there are no heart or lung issues before combining treatments.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we first use pulse diagnosis and in-depth consultation to identify the depleted qi and blood as well as any remaining heat or waste, diagnosing the root of the after-effects. Based on this, we clear what remains and replenish what's depleted to restore balance, which leads to real recovery when it matches each person's unique pattern.
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