Does Korean medicine help with anxiety disorders?

Yes — Korean medicine identifies anxiety as 'heart-gallbladder timidity' (心膽虛怯), with treatment that calms the mind and regulates the autonomic nervous system. Combined acupuncture with calming herbs.

Are palpitations during anxiety also treated?

Yes, palpitations, chest tightness, hand-foot trembling and other physical symptoms accompanying anxiety are treated together. Since these come from autonomic imbalance rather than heart disease, Korean medicine is effective.

How long is anxiety disorder treatment?

Mild: 1–2 months; moderate or higher: 3–6 months recommended. As symptoms improve, treatment intervals are widened, and maintenance care is provided to prevent recurrence.

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