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Column February 22, 2026

Gongjindan for Students — Boosting Focus and Stamina at the Same Time

Hyo-seop Kim
Hyo-seop Kim
Chief Director

If your stamina collapses, your grades collapse too

Students preparing for major exams such as the college entrance exam often sit and study for more than 10 hours a day. Brain fatigue from prolonged concentration, lack of sleep, and lack of exercise all combine to sharply decrease stamina, along with focus and memory. Rather than simply increasing study hours, building the stamina and brain condition needed to study more efficiently in the same amount of time is far more important.

Why Gongjindan helps students

The core ingredients of Gongjindan — deer antler (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum) and musk (Moschus) — help improve cerebral circulation and boost the vitality of mind and body.

  • Improved cerebral circulation: Sufficient oxygen and nutrients reach the brain, enhancing concentration and memory.
  • Stress relief: Excessive tension and anxiety are calmed, helping maintain a stable condition.
  • Better sleep quality: Helps achieve deep sleep even with shorter sleep duration.
  • Maintained immunity: Helps prevent catching a cold right before exams.

When and how to take it

Starting Gongjindan 1 to 2 months before the exam is most effective for students. Typically, one pill is taken on an empty stomach in the morning with warm water. For students with a heat-prone constitution, the prescription is customized by adjusting the herbs. Consulting a Korean medicine doctor and receiving a prescription tailored to your constitution is both safe and effective.

Lifestyle advice for students

Combining Gongjindan with at least 30 minutes of light daily exercise, regular meals, and around 7 hours of sleep produces strong synergistic effects. Please remember that a healthy body is the best study tool.

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Hyo-seop Kim

Hyo-seop Kim Chief Director

Hello, I am Director Hyo-seop Kim, Chief Director of Geummaek Korean Medical Clinic. I look beyond visible symptoms to find the root causes. Through over 15 years of clinical experience and research, I provide the most helpful treatment for each individual patient. Please feel free to share your concerns. Together, we will find the answers.

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