About Gongjindan

Hello, this is Dr. Hyocheong Chae, director of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic, a place where good hearts reside.

Everyone probably knows about Gongjindan, right? Let’s talk about ‘Gongjindan,’ the representative tonic herbal medicine in Korean medicine. You know Gongjindan is good, but you might wonder why it’s precious and expensive, when to take it, how to consume it, and what to be careful about… I’ll answer your questions about Gongjindan!.

Gongjindan ‘拱辰丹’ means that just as other stars revolve well around the North Star when it is in its place, if the fundamental vital energy of the human body is strengthened, various other diseases will not arise.

Gongjindan Ingredients The most important part of Gongjindan is ‘musk.’ This is because it is a special medicinal ingredient harvested from musk deer, and its quantity is limited by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), making it a precious medicine. ‘Musk’ is the most crucial ingredient, accounting for over 80% of Gongjindan’s price.

Gongjindan, the representative tonic herbal medicine of Korean medicine, is composed of musk, deer antler velvet, Angelica gigas, and Cornus officinalis.

Students (preparing for exams), students – Those who expend a lot of physical and mental energy can improve memory and concentration and enhance physical stamina. Chronic fatigue – Those with weak constitutions, or who are mentally and physically exhausted from excessive work and stress, can benefit from improved blood and qi-blood circulation, which helps alleviate stress and calm the mind.

Decreased stamina – Those who need to recover stamina after a major event or surgery. Gongjindan is known as a representative tonic herbal medicine excellent for immune system management and enhancement. Elderly parents – For vital energy recovery, dementia, and depression prevention, it has beneficial effects on brain nerve function and memory improvement. Menopause – Those struggling with decreased male sexual function or menopausal symptoms. It helps with the recovery of male and female sexual function, premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, prostate issues, vital energy recovery, and immune system enhancement.

-It is advisable to receive an appropriate prescription through consultation and examination by a Korean medicine doctor.- How should one take precious Gongjindan for the most effective results? Curious? Let’s learn about Gongjindan dosage instructions.

Chew to savor the scent for a long time. To maximize the duration of the musk scent, you should chew slowly while breathing through your nose. Clean your mouth to better perceive the scent. It is best to brush your teeth and clean your mouth thoroughly before taking it. This allows the scent to be perceived more clearly.

Refrain from brushing teeth after consumption. After taking it, it’s best not to brush your teeth immediately but to wait 30 minutes to allow the scent to be absorbed further. This is because the musk scent needs to be absorbed through the mouth and nose. Adhere to the appropriate timing for consumption. Since absorption is best on an empty stomach, those who are mentally fatigued should take it in the morning, and those who are physically fatigued should take it before bed.

-It is recommended to take it daily until you feel the effects, then stop when your body improves, and take the remaining doses when you feel fatigued.- Original Formula Seed-Core Gongjindan

1. The only patented Gongjindan in Korea. This Gongjindan has received the only patent in Korea by adopting a unique manufacturing method of creating musk into a seed-core and placing it in the center. 2. Safety and efficacy evaluation received. It has received normal ratings in all safety and efficacy evaluations from the Donguihakyak Analysis Center, and all related tests for heavy metals, pesticide residues, mold, etc., were evaluated as normal.

3. Uses premium deer antler velvet. It doubles the amount of deer antler velvet compared to existing Gongjindan to maximize its blood-tonifying effect, and uses only deer antler velvet from Abaisk Farm to maintain consistent quality. It is prescribed according to the patient’s condition, divided into two types with musk content of 40mg and 100mg, respectively.

4. Deer antler velvet via ultrafine powder. Through ultrafine powder, Gongjindan has the characteristic of melting in the mouth, which requires proper cleaning and management of equipment and is crucial for quality. Let’s discuss common questions about taking Gongjindan.

-What if the musk scent is different from before? Some people who have taken it before occasionally say that the musk scent is weaker or different from what they remember. This is because the musk scent is felt most strongly during the first consumption or when fatigue is high, and there can be differences depending on one’s physical condition or sensitivity to scents. Also, if consumed slowly, the scent may be perceived more strongly.

-Is the size of the musk granule different from before? The size of the musk granule may differ from before, which can happen if the granule breaks during preparation and gets embedded in the deer antler velvet/Angelica gigas/Cornus officinalis mixture, or if the outer surface gets coated with the deer antler velvet/Angelica gigas/Cornus officinalis mixture during the shaping process. As musk granules are the core of the original formula Gongjindan, they are made with measurements down to 0.001g.

-I don’t immediately taste the musk. This is because the musk is not mixed all at once but made into granules. This method enhances the effectiveness of the musk.

When you take it, let it slowly dissolve completely in your mouth. If you feel a slightly different taste and texture in the center, that is the musk granule. -Why should I take it while smelling the musk scent? This is because the musk scent needs to be absorbed through the mouth and nose.

The core of musk is its fragrance, and this fragrance is absorbed by olfactory cells, not the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, to achieve good effects, you must fully experience its scent while taking it. -Why is there such a price difference for Gongjindan? The price difference between products sold online and Gongjindan from a Korean medicine clinic is due to ‘musk‘.

Gongjindan sold on the internet or home shopping channels differs in price from products sold at Korean medicine clinics, and the reason is musk. Musk is a crucial medicinal ingredient that determines the efficacy and price of Gongjindan, and it is a pharmaceutical product that cannot be handled by the general public. Therefore, Gongjindan sold at Korean medicine clinics is prepared using musk, while products sold on the internet or home shopping channels are manufactured using ‘agarwood,’ ‘costus root,’ ‘civet musk,’ etc., instead of ‘musk’.

This results in a price difference from Gongjindan containing musk. -Gongjindan? Herbal medicine?

Which is better? Whether an herbal medicine prescription or Gongjindan is better depends on the individual’s situation and symptoms, and requires the judgment of a Korean medicine doctor. While Gongjindan can generally be taken without issues, it may not suit certain constitutions or conditions, so it is advisable to receive an appropriate prescription through examination or consultation with a Korean medicine doctor.

If all medicines in the world have been tried without effect, Gongjindan should be used. -Donguibogam-

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This post was written directly by the medical staff of Sunyujae Korean Medicine Clinic to provide medical information, in compliance with Article 56(2) and Article 57(3) of the Medical Service Act. The duration and outcome of treatment may vary from person to person, so please consult a qualified practitioner before beginning treatment.