Q. If I have a remote consultation and get a herbal prescription, how many days does it usually take to receive the medicine?

I completely understand the urge to start treatment as quickly as possible—I've personally experienced that 'hurry-up' mindset when trying to manage my own health. However, haste can sometimes lead to a lack of adaptation in the body, which often results in inefficiency. In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), the preparation period is considered a vital part of the healing process and a reflection of the care put into the medicine. First, during the remote consultation, we assess your current physical state. We don't just look at numbers; we carefully examine whether there is 'Dameum' (痰飮, the accumulation of metabolic waste that obstructs the flow of Qi and blood) or 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, a deficiency in the Spleen/digestive system that impairs energy production). Analyzing these individual constitutions to finalize the prescription takes about 1 to 2 days. Next is the actual preparation and extraction phase. To ensure the herbal ingredients are optimally absorbed by your body, a meticulous decocting process is essential. Including this, you will generally receive your medicine at home within 3 to 7 days. The first week of treatment is typically an adaptation period focused on clearing toxins and 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, stagnant or blood stasis). From the second to fourth week, you enter the active phase of boosting metabolism. Please remember that receiving the 'right' medicine tailored to your body's rhythm is ultimately the fastest and most effective path to recovery.