Question 1

Can I receive herbal medicine by courier?

Accepted Answer

Yes — herbal medicine can be delivered by courier after telemedicine consultation.

Question 2

Are there dietary restrictions while taking tonic herbs?

Accepted Answer

It varies by prescription, but generally reducing cold foods, oily foods, and raw items is recommended. Caffeine and alcohol can also interfere — abstain during the regimen. Detailed dietary guidance is provided with the prescription.

Question 3

Can I get a tonic consultation online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Geummaek operates telemedicine. After a phone consultation, prescriptions can be issued and herbs delivered by courier.

Question 4

Can I receive cupping while taking tonic herbs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tonic herbs and cupping are complementary. Cupping relaxes muscle tension and improves blood circulation, helping the herbs absorb better.

Question 5

Does moxibustion help with fatigue recovery?

Accepted Answer

Yes, moxibustion supplements yang energy and warms the body, effectively addressing chronic fatigue and cold sensitivity. For people with cold limbs and low energy, combining moxibustion with tonic herbs accelerates recovery.

Question 6

Is physical therapy combined during tonic treatment?

Accepted Answer

It is combined as needed. If musculoskeletal pain is involved, physical therapy (electrical stimulation, heat therapy, etc.) is added to relieve pain and promote recovery simultaneously.

Question 7

How much do tonic herbs cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing depends on the prescription and intake duration. Pills like Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo differ in price from custom decoctions; exact costs are explained after pulse diagnosis and prescription decision.

Question 8

Are tonic herbs covered by health insurance?

Accepted Answer

The tonic herbs themselves are out-of-pocket, but pulse consultation along with acupuncture, cupping, and chuna are covered by insurance. Some supplemental insurance plans also reimburse herbal costs — please check with your insurer.

Question 9

Are card payments and installments available?

Accepted Answer

Yes — credit card, debit card, and cash are all accepted. Interest-free installments are also available, please feel free to ask.

Question 10

What is the effect of combining tonic herbs with Chuna?

Accepted Answer

Chuna therapy aligns the structural balance of spine and joints, while tonic herbs strengthen internal organs and qi/blood — together they synergistically restore body balance. Especially effective for those with both chronic fatigue and posture imbalance.

Question 11

Is Chuna for tonic purposes also covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Chuna therapy is covered by health insurance. If diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition, insurance applies. Even when the goal is tonification, accompanying symptoms often qualify for insurance.

Question 12

I'm physically weak — is Chuna safe for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes — treatment intensity is adjusted to your strength and condition. In fact, those with weak strength benefit more when tonic herbs supplement energy alongside Chuna correcting posture, leading to better recovery.

Question 13

Is the effect better when combining tonic herbs with acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

Yes — tonic herbs replenish qi and blood internally, while acupuncture promotes meridian circulation, helping absorption and delivery of the herbal effects. Combined treatment shows faster improvement in chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, and weakened immunity.

Question 14

Can pharmacopuncture be used for tonic purposes?

Accepted Answer

Yes — pharmacopuncture is used not only for treatment but also for tonification. Antler pharmacopuncture and astragalus pharmacopuncture are effective for restoring vitality and boosting immunity, with rapid effects from direct injection at acupoints.

Question 15

How often should I receive acupuncture while taking tonic herbs?

Accepted Answer

Typically 1–2 acupuncture sessions per week alongside the herbs. Frequency is adjusted by constitution and symptoms to maximize the herbal effects.

Question 16

When is the best time to take tonic herbs?

Accepted Answer

Tonic herbs are great during seasonal changes or when energy is depleted. Taking them regularly in spring/autumn is also effective for health management.

Question 17

Does deer antler make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No, deer antler is a herb that supplements qi and blood — it does not cause weight gain. Just be mindful not to overeat as appetite improves.

Question 18

Do tonic herbs differ by constitution?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since the deficient energy differs per person, you must take herbs matched to you after pulse diagnosis to be effective without side effects.

Question 19

Can young people also take tonic herbs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, tonic herbs are not age-dependent. Office workers, students, postpartum women, athletes, and others with high physical demand benefit at any age.

Question 20

How long do you typically take tonic herbs?

Accepted Answer

Tonic herbs are usually taken in cycles of 1–3 months. Pills/cream forms like Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo are typically taken for 2–3 months; decoctions are adjusted month-by-month based on progress. Duration varies by individual constitution and condition.

Question 21

Which herbs are best for boosting immunity?

Accepted Answer

Immune-boosting herbs depend on constitution. For qi-deficiency type, Bojungikgi-tang; for yang-deficiency (cold body), Sipjeondaebo-tang; for yin-deficiency (fluid depletion), Gyeongokgo. Receiving an accurate constitution diagnosis and tailored prescription is most effective.

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