Who This Is For
Q. I'm wondering if weight loss herbal medicine is right for me. Specifically, who do you recommend these prescriptions for?
A.
I understand the struggle of failed diets firsthand. I typically recommend herbal prescriptions to office workers whose biological rhythms are disrupted by overtime and social dinners, or sensitive individuals who have experienced side effects like palpitations from Western weight-loss medications. Success depends on finely adjusting the treatment stages to match your unique physical condition.
📝 Detailed Answer
Before becoming a practitioner, I also tried starving myself, thinking it was the only way. However, weight loss depends on your constitution, not just willpower. In my clinic, I primarily recommend Korean Medicine prescriptions for those with Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虛), who experience bloating and edema (swelling) even after small meals; for these patients, we must tonify the digestive system to naturally boost metabolism. It is also highly effective for those with accumulated metabolic waste, known as 'Phlegm-fluid' (痰飮) or 'Blood Stasis' (瘀血). If poor circulation causes localized weight gain or makes your body feel heavy as lead, clearing these stagnant wastes and restoring the circulation of Qi and Blood will make you feel much lighter. Finally, many patients seek herbal medicine after suffering from the palpitations or insomnia often associated with Western diet pills. The true value of TKM lies in 1:1 customization, where the ingredients and intensity are precisely adjusted to each patient's sensitivity. Rather than following passing trends, healthy weight loss begins with restoring your body’s internal balance at a pace that is right for you.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
Last reviewed 2026.05.13