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Treatment Duration

Q. I live near Bulgwang Station. If I get a non-face-to-face prescription for diet herbal medicine, how many days will it take to receive it?

A.

Once your consultation is complete and the prescription is finalized, your medicine will typically be delivered to your home within 3 to 5 business days. Because each prescription is custom-tailored to your individual constitution and decocted individually, it takes a little time to ensure the highest quality and efficacy.

📝 Detailed Answer

I completely understand the eagerness to start your wellness journey quickly. However, Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) is not a 'factory-style' mass production; the process of the head physician personally adjusting the medicinal herbs based on your specific condition is the most critical step. First, we conduct a non-face-to-face consultation to assess your current physiological state. Rather than just looking at the number on the scale, we carefully analyze whether you are suffering from Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo, 脾虛), the accumulation of Phlegm-fluid (Dam-eum, 痰飮), or Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol, 瘀血) which hinders circulation. This precise diagnosis is the core of a successful prescription. Following the diagnosis is the decoction and dispensing phase. It typically takes 2 to 3 days to carefully boil the selected herbs and undergo a quality inspection. This patience ensures a safe medication that maximizes efficiency while minimizing potential side effects. Including the shipping time, you can expect to receive your medication approximately 3 to 5 days after your consultation. While it may seem like a wait, please consider this the essential first step in restoring your body's balance. Finding a healthy pace that your body can sustain—rather than rushing for rapid weight loss—is actually the fastest way to prevent the 'yo-yo' effect and achieve long-term success.
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Dr. Yeonseung Choe

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Last reviewed 2026.05.13

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