Q. I'd like to get a prescription for weight loss herbal medicine via telehealth. How many days will it take to receive the medicine?

I completely understand the eagerness to start your wellness journey as quickly as possible. However, unlike mass-produced supplements, Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) is a personalized therapy that requires a specific preparation process. First, during the telehealth consultation, we carefully assess your current physiological state. We don't just look at your weight; we identify the presence of 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, blood stasis) or 'Dameum' (痰飮, accumulated phlegm/fluid retention)—metabolic waste products that can hinder weight loss. This precise diagnosis is crucial to ensure the treatment is safe and effective for your specific body type. Once the prescription is determined, we move to the decocting (boiling) and preparation phase. For instance, if a patient is diagnosed with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, Spleen deficiency/weak digestive function), the composition of herbs and the extraction time must be adjusted to prevent digestive distress. This tailored compounding process typically takes 2 to 3 days. Finally, after a thorough quality inspection and secure packaging, your medicine is shipped. Including delivery time, you can generally expect your package within 3 to 5 business days. We appreciate your patience as we meticulously prepare a formula designed to restore your body's balance and support healthy weight management.