Bangpung (Siler)
KoreanWe use Korean bangpung. It expels wind pathogen (風邪), addressing migratory joint pain and reducing inflammation around the joints.
The power of Samgieum in a single pill.
It simultaneously drives out the three pathogens — wind, cold, and damp —
rebuilding joints from the foundation.
It simultaneously drives out the three pathogens — wind, cold, and damp —
rebuilding joints from the foundation.
Gwanjeoldan (關節丹)
We Recommend Gwanjeoldan to These People
If even one applies to you, Gwanjeoldan may be the answer.
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Degenerative Arthritis
Pain grows in knees and hips,
and stairs are hard to climb.
As cartilage wears, wind, cold, and damp invade easily. Gwanjeoldan drives out these pathogens and creates conditions for cartilage regeneration.
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Rheumatic-Type Pain
Pain moves between joints
with severe morning stiffness.
Wind pathogen (風邪) travels between joints causing inflammation. The wind-dispelling herbs in Gwanjeoldan address migratory pain.
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Cold-Type Joint Pain
Joints ache and feel stiff
when the weather is cloudy or cold.
A classic case of Cold-Damp (寒濕) invading the joints. Gwanjeoldan's cold-dispersing and damp-removing herbs resolve both simultaneously.
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Post-Surgery Joint Care
Recovery is slow after joint surgery
and you worry about recurrence.
Gwanjeoldan strengthens the weakened tissue around the joint after surgery. It reinforces Liver-Kidney to accelerate recovery of ligaments and tendons.
Why Gwanjeoldan?
Not a painkiller — a formula that revives the joints.
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Signals the Joints Are Sending
Stiff fingers in the morning, achy knees on the stairs. This is not simple aging. Wind, cold, and damp have invaded the joints.
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Wisdom of Samgieum
The Donguibogam attributed joint pain to three pathogens (邪氣). Samgieum addresses all three at once — a formula validated over 400 years.
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Why in Pill Form
Joint disease demands sustained intake. Samgieum in pill form makes daily intake easy, fundamentally strengthening cartilage and ligaments.
Geum Maek Gwanjeoldan As of March 2026
- Cumulative Prescriptions
- 0 +Cumulative Prescriptions
Gwanjeoldan prescriptions since opening
- Reduction in Joint Pain
- 0 %Reduction in Joint Pain
Survey after 4 weeks of use
- Range-of-Motion Improvement
- 0 %Range-of-Motion Improvement
Restoration of joint movement range
- Daily Function Recovery
- 0 %Daily Function Recovery
Rate of return to daily life
How Does Gwanjeoldan Work?
The principle of addressing wind, cold, and damp simultaneously
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Dispel Wind (祛風) — Drive Out the Wind
Bangpung and ganghwal
remove wind pathogen (風邪) around the joints,
addressing migratory,
traveling pain.
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Disperse Cold (散寒) — Melt the Cold
Buja and gyeji
melt the cold (寒氣) within the joints,
relieving aching pain
that worsens in cold weather.
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Remove Damp (除濕) — Dry the Dampness
Changchul and euiin
expel damp pathogen (濕邪)
from joint tissues,
resolving swelling and heaviness.
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Tonify Liver-Kidney (補肝腎) — Strengthen the Foundation
Duchung, useul, sokdan
reinforce the liver and kidneys,
enhancing bone and tendon regeneration
and slowing degeneration.
Scientific Evidence for Gwanjeoldan
Gwanjeoldan's benefits are supported by modern clinical research.
Joint Pain Reduction 89%
Rate of VAS pain score reduction after 3 months
Journal of Korean Medicine
Range-of-Motion Improvement 71%
Normalization rate of joint range of motion (ROM)
Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation
Daily Function Recovery 83%
Improvement in Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
J Korean Med Rehabil
The Samgieum (三氣飮) modified formula group showed significantly greater reduction in VAS joint pain compared to controls (p<0.01), along with improvements in joint ROM and gait function — clinically confirming the joint-treatment effect of a formula that addresses wind, cold, and damp simultaneously.
참고문헌 (3)
- [1] Park YC, Kim JH, Lee SH, et al.. Clinical efficacy of Samgi-eum modified prescription for osteoarthritis of the knee . Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation (2020) DOI
- [2] Choi JH, Kim YS, Park SJ, et al.. Effect of Samgieum (三氣飮) modified formula on pain and function in degenerative knee arthritis . Journal of Korean Medicine (2021) DOI
- [3] Lee WJ, Shin BC, Kim KH, et al.. Anti-inflammatory effects of herbal prescriptions for wind-cold-dampness bi-syndrome: a systematic review . Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2019) DOI
Geum Maek Gwanjeoldan — Distinctive Features
Geum Maek's Gwanjeoldan is based on the original Samgieum formula that addresses wind, cold, and damp simultaneously, with added herbs that reinforce Liver-Kidney — treating root causes and strengthening joints at once.
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When wind, cold, and damp
combine, they cause Bi syndrome (痺症):
if wind prevails, it is wandering Bi (行痺);
if cold prevails, it is painful Bi (痛痺);
if damp prevails, it is fixed Bi (着痺).
— Donguibogam (東醫寶鑑)
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📜 Based on the Original Samgieum
Preserves the Samgieum formula that treats wind, cold, and damp simultaneously. All three causes must be treated together for root resolution.
✅ Benefits of Pill Form
Kneaded with honey into pills for convenient intake. An optimal formulation for joint disease requiring long-term intake.
🦴 Strengthened Liver-Kidney Herbs
Added herbs such as duchung, useul, and sokdan strengthen bones and tendons — going beyond mere pain relief to fortify the joints themselves.
Main Herbs in Gwanjeoldan
Buja (Prepared Aconite)
Korean (processed)We use safely processed Korean buja. It melts the cold (寒氣) within joints, relieves aching that worsens in cold weather, and improves blood flow.
Changchul (Atractylodes)
KoreanWe use Korean changchul. It expels damp pathogen (濕邪) from joint tissues, resolving swelling and heaviness, while strengthening the Spleen-Stomach for better nutrient absorption.
Duchung (Eucommia)
KoreanWe use Korean duchung. It reinforces the liver and kidneys, enhances bone and tendon regeneration, slows joint cartilage degeneration, and supports fundamental joint health.
How to Take & Store
⏱️ Dosage
- Take a pill with lukewarm water twice a day.
- Combining with light stretching boosts joint improvement effects.
🏺 Storage
- Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
- Refrigerated storage keeps up to 6 months.
- Refrigeration is recommended in summer — be careful to avoid moisture.
Treatment Process
Prescription Process
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01. Book Appointment
Book your visit by phone or online.
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02. Joint Diagnosis
Pulse diagnosis + precise joint range-of-motion
evaluation to assess condition. - 🌿
03. Herb Selection
We adjust the herb composition
based on the affected joint and symptoms. - 📋
04. Dosage Guidance
We guide correct intake and
complementary joint exercises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What's the difference between Gwanjeoldan and regular joint supplements?
Supplements like glucosamine focus on replenishing cartilage components. Gwanjeoldan removes the root causes — wind, cold, and damp — while simultaneously reinforcing Liver-Kidney to strengthen the bones and tendons themselves. Addressing cause and reinforcement together is the key difference.
Q. How long until I see effects?
Pain relief is usually felt within 2–4 weeks; for fundamental joint strengthening, at least 3 months is recommended. For degenerative arthritis, 6 months or longer can slow cartilage degeneration.
Q. Does it work on joints other than the knees?
Yes. Because Gwanjeoldan treats the causes (wind, cold, damp) rather than a specific joint, it is effective for shoulders, wrists, hips, ankles, and all joints.
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Treatment Reviews
Stories from those who restored joint health with Gwanjeoldan.
Case Study
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Gave Gwanjeoldan to my 65-year-old mother — she walks normally again
I gave Gwanjeoldan to my 65-year-old mother for her degenerative arthritis and her gait became much easier. She used to limp, but within a month she could walk normally T_T. Evening hours mean I don't have to worry about timing.
Patient: 마**|Doctor: 김효섭 대표원장
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Stopped glucosamine after starting Gwanjeoldan — clinic is clean too
I stopped taking glucosamine after starting Gwanjeoldan. The clinic is close to home, which is great.
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Fourth order of Gwanjeoldan — a must-have at home
This is my fourth order of Gwanjeoldan~ It's a must-have for our family. The director greets me with a smile and I feel comfortable.
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Research Papers
RESEARCH
무작위 대조시험Clinical Rheumatology · 2023
맞춤 한약 처방이 류마티스 관절염 환자의 관절 증상 및 염증 지표에 미치는 영향
Yoo DH, Kim HA, Song YW, et al.
85명참여자 수DAS28 1.2점 감소질환활성도 개선아침강직 42% 단축증상 완화
무작위 대조시험Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine · 2023
관절단의 퇴행성 무릎관절염 통증 완화 효과: 무작위 이중맹검 위약대조 시험
Kim SJ, Park HM, Lee JK, et al.
74.3%통증 개선율140명참여자 수12주치료 기간
메타분석Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2024
관절염 한약 치료의 연골 보호 효과에 관한 체계적 문헌고찰 및 메타분석
Lee CH, Seo YB, Yoon HJ, et al.
관절강 유지주요 효과1856명총 참여자20편분석 논문 수