Q. Can mental illnesses really be treated with Korean herbal medicine?
Korean Traditional Medicine views the body and mind as a single entity (mind-body unity). Herbal medicines that reduce "Fire" (e.g., Coptis, Gardenia) or alleviate anxiety (e.g., Poria with root, Dragon Bone) actually act on brain neurotransmitters, leading to psychological changes. This approach helps resolve physical symptoms that cannot be addressed through counseling alone.
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