Hello! I am Dr. Hong Ji-yeon of Yon Oriental Medicine Clinic.
Lately, there have been many inquiries about Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo for Chuseok gifts or for the health of oneself and family. Many seem curious about them after hearing that actress Lee Young-ae takes them herself.
Perhaps due to the premium packaging of our Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo, or the fact that a famous actress uses them, there seems to be a stereotype that "Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo are always expensive." While there are certainly pricey options, there are also tonics available in the affordable $100 range. Gyeongokgo, Deer Antler Gyeongokgo, Deer Antler Gongjindan, and Agarwood Gongjindan are the prime examples.
Many people feel like they don't have a specific health issue, but because they are getting older, they want to maintain their health—yet find the high prices burdensome. For those people, these $100-range cost-effective health tonics are a great solution.
So why should you take Gyeongokgo and Gongjindan to prevent illness and improve stamina? Let's take a look at these tonics as recorded in various historical medical texts.
The Seungjeongwon Ilgi (Diary of the Royal Secretariat) records
that King Yeongjo, who lived to be 83,
took Gyeongokgo 251 times.
"Dongui Bogam: A medicine for longevity. Makes the elderly young and prevents all illnesses."
The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, the Seungjeongwon Ilgi, and the Ilseongnok all praise Gyeongokgo highly. It has no side effects even with long-term use and is used for disease prevention. If taken with other herbal medicines during an illness, it significantly accelerates recovery.
Furthermore, it was considered more suitable for replenishing vital energy than Red Ginseng (Ginseng), so it was highly valued by the royal family as a way to prepare the body before major events.
The Dongui Bogam states that Gongjindan "strengthens the original energy, promotes the circulation of water and fire energy, comforts the five internal organs, and prevents all kinds of illnesses." Records show that kings would keep it stocked and take it when feeling significant emotional fatigue, and even in eras when musk was rare, it was taken repeatedly to ward off disease. For specific symptoms, better effects can be expected when combined with personalized herbal medicine.
Those born with weak constitution
or weak liver function
Those suffering from chronic fatigue,
stress, and severe lack of energy
Those with poor complexion
or frequent blurred vision
Those with reduced muscle strength
or loss of appetite
As mentioned, Gyeongokgo and Gongjindan are incredibly effective for disease prevention and stamina enhancement.
I hope many of you will utilize them well to maintain your health.
In particular, our Lee Young-ae Gongjindan and Lee Young-ae Gyeongokgo use only strictly selected, premium ingredients.
For those who cannot visit the clinic due to busy schedules, remote consultations are available.
I hope you don't miss out!
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 031-935-5758.