Gwanjeoldan — Herbal Ingredients and Their Benefits
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Crafted from carefully selected herbs
Gwanjeoldan is made by combining herbs whose effects on joint health have been clinically validated, blended in precise proportions. Each herb is prescribed not only for its individual benefits but also for its synergistic effects with other herbs. Below are the key ingredients and their roles.
Main herbal ingredients
- Deer antler (Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum, 鹿茸): A representative tonic herb that promotes growth and regeneration of bone and cartilage. It is known to support the secretion of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1).
- Achyranthes root (牛膝): As its Korean name "cow's knee" suggests, this herb is specialized for the knee joint. It improves blood flow in the lower limbs and strengthens bones and tendons.
- Eucommia bark (杜仲): Tonifies the liver and kidney and strengthens the tendons and bones, relieving cold and pain in the lower back and knees. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects have been confirmed in studies.
- Dipsacus root (續斷): Its name means "to reconnect what is broken," and it is used for fracture recovery and ligament injuries.
- Angelica root (當歸): Promotes blood circulation, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the joint tissues.
- Saposhnikovia root (防風): Dispels wind-dampness to reduce joint swelling and pain, and defends against the invasion of external pathogens (邪氣).
Synergy among the herbs
When deer antler and Eucommia bark are used together, the effect of tonifying the kidney and strengthening the bones is amplified, and the combination of Angelica root and Achyranthes root excels at improving lower-limb circulation. The art of this formulation is the heart of Gwanjeoldan, and its therapeutic effect is different from simply combining the individual herbs.
Quality control
All herbs used in Gwanjeoldan come from GAP (Good Agricultural Practices)-certified raw materials and are manufactured in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) facilities. The origin, processing method, and storage conditions of each herb are strictly controlled to guarantee a safe and effective formulation.