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GYEONGOKGO

Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏)

Gyeongokgo, which replenishes body fluids when you tire easily and feel dried out

This traditional herbal tonic is made with four ingredients: Rehmannia Root, Insam, Poria, and Honey. It is easy to digest and absorb, with a mild taste, so it can be taken with relatively little restriction by constitution, age, or sex.

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Gyeongokgo (瓊玉膏) — **1904**Four generations
of Hoechundang care

POINT 01
Prepared in the traditional way by placing it in an earthenware jar, then repeatedly decocting it in a water bath and cooling it over several days
POINT 02
Prescribed in two forms, Jar Type and Stick Type, with a standard amount taken 1–2 times a day
POINT 03
During your consultation, we guide you on how to take it according to your constitution and health condition

02ABOUT

What Kind of Medicine Is Gyeongokgo?

Gyeongokgo means “a beautiful jewel-like medicinal paste (膏藥)” and was first recorded in Hong Jun’s Hongshi Jiyan Fang (洪氏集驗方) from the Song dynasty. It has been passed down as a prescription for ikgi-yangeum (augmenting qi and nourishing yin, 益氣養陰), used for heoro geonhae (dry cough caused by depleted energy, 虛勞乾咳). It is considered a representative anti-aging herbal tonic that may help yeonnyeon-iksu (supporting health and longevity, 延年益壽).

It replenishes essence (精) and supports marrow (髓), darkens the hair, and helps teeth grow.
Record of Gyeongokgo in Donguibogam

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Classical Uses
It is recorded as being used for early graying hair, loose teeth, and easy fatigue due to heoro (consumptive weakness, 虛勞).
02
Modern Uses
It is used to help boost energy and replenish body fluids when vitality has declined due to age-related conditions or wasting illnesses.

03INGREDIENTS

Ingredients And Preparation

It is made with four medicinal ingredients: Rehmannia Root (生地黃), Insam (Ginseng, 人蔘), Poria (茯苓), and Honey (蜂蜜).

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Rehmannia Root (生地黃)
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Insam (Ginseng, 人蔘)
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Poria (茯苓)
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Honey (蜂蜜)
Honey

Preparation Process

01
Traditional Earthenware Water Bath
The four medicinal ingredients are powdered, placed in a traditional earthenware jar, and decocted in a water bath for several days.
02
Repeated Decoction And Cooling
After decoction, it is cooled and then decocted again. This fermented herbal medicine requires a long time and careful preparation, making it easy to digest and absorb, with a mild taste.
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Packed In A Daily Amount
It is prepared in a standard amount based on taking it 1–2 times a day.
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Jar Type · Stick Type
We prescribe it in two forms: the traditional Jar Type and a Stick Type that can be squeezed out one packet at a time. More people are choosing the Stick Type because it is easy to store and carry.

04BENEFITS

Potential Benefits

The effects of Gyeongokgo can be summarized as Yangeum-ikgi (Nourishing Yin and Augmenting Qi, 養陰益氣), Hosang Saengbal (Mutual Promotion of Growth, 互相生發), and Yangeum-yunjo (Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness, 養陰潤燥). Like Gongjindan, it is known to help with immunity, chronic fatigue, and a weak constitution. In particular, it supports the digestive system and lungs and helps keep the body from becoming dry, making it useful as an herbal tonic for wasting illnesses.

Chronic Fatigue
Weak Constitution
Growth Delay
Menopausal Symptoms
Chronic Gastritis
Chronic Constipation
Hair Loss
Dry Cough · Respiratory System
Skin Dryness · Aging

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Yangeum-ikgi (Nourishing Yin and Augmenting Qi, 養陰益氣)
It nourishes deficient yin essence (陰精, the fundamental substance that forms the body) and boosts energy.
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Hosang Saengbal (Mutual Promotion of Growth, 互相生發)
It helps hair grow again.
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Yangeum-yunjo (Nourishing Yin and Moistening Dryness, 養陰潤燥)
It supports yin to produce body fluids and moistens areas that are dry.
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Child Growth
For children with abundant yang energy, it replenishes the relatively insufficient body fluids and supports growth, development, and the skeleton. It helps boost immunity in children who often have minor illnesses, and may help relieve allergic symptoms such as asthma and rhinitis, as well as support stamina and concentration.

Studies have reported that Gyeongokgo medicinal ingredients contain active components, including antioxidants related to immunity and anti-aging.

05HOW TO TAKE

How To Take And Store

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Jar Type
Using a wooden spoon, not a metal spoon, take one or two spoonfuls 1–2 times a day before meals, either as is or mixed in warm water.
02
Stick Type
Take one stick (about 15–20g) 1–2 times a day, either as is or mixed in warm water like tea.

Storage

Store the Jar Type separately in the refrigerator.
Store the Stick Type in a shaded, cool place or in the refrigerator.

During your consultation, we will guide you on how to take it according to your constitution and health condition, so please consult our medical team and follow the directions.

06FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

QHow Are Gongjindan And Gyeongokgo Different?

Both are known to help with immunity, chronic fatigue, and a weak constitution. Gyeongokgo is especially known to support the digestive system and lungs and help keep the body from becoming dry, which may help with lung conditions and related skin symptoms.

QCan Children Take It?

Because it has a mild taste and is easy to digest and absorb, children can take it as well. We prescribe it for children who grow slowly, do not eat well, and often have minor illnesses.

QWhich Is Better, Jar Type Or Stick Type?

The Jar Type is packaged in the traditional form, while the Stick Type is divided into individual packets for easier storage and use. We decide together during consultation which form fits your lifestyle.

QHow Do I Take It?

Take it 1–2 times a day. For the Jar Type, take one or two spoonfuls with a wooden spoon. For the Stick Type, take one stick as is or mixed in warm water.

CONSULTATION

Consult with us first to see if it is right for you

After checking your constitution and health condition, we will guide you on whether and how to take it.

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