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Treatment Duration

Q. If I get a diet herbal medicine prescription through a remote consultation in Bupyeong, how many days will it take to actually receive the medicine? I want to start right away while I'm still motivated.

A.

You will typically receive your medicine within 2 to 3 days after your teleconsultation. I understand that waiting for a package can be the hardest part when you're ready to start. Since I personally select the medicinal herbs and begin the decoction process on the day of your consultation, it takes slightly longer than mass-produced medicine. Please think of this as the essential time needed to create a prescription perfectly tailored to your unique body.

📝 Detailed Answer

Dieting is most effective when you start the moment you make up your mind, and I truly understand that waiting can dampen your motivation. However, the herbal medicine at Baekrokdam Clinic is not a pre-made commercial product; it requires a personalized preparation period. During the initial consultation, I will carefully examine your constitution (chejil). We must first determine if you have a Spleen Deficiency (bi-heo), where a weak digestive system leads to easy weight gain, or if accumulated Phlegm-dampness (dam-eum) or Blood Stasis (eo-hyeol) is hindering your circulation and metabolism. Only after this diagnosis is your 'customized recipe' finalized. In my experience, taking the time to analyze one's constitution is the most effective way to prevent the yo-yo effect. The decoction process—meticulously boiling, extracting, and packaging the purified herbs—takes about a full day. Once dispatched, packages usually arrive the next day in the Bupyeong area. You can expect to begin your journey in about 2 to 3 days. Please view this time as a preparation period for fundamentally transforming your metabolism. I recommend reviewing our provided diet guide while you wait to strengthen your resolve.
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Last reviewed 2026.05.14

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