Q. How long will it take to receive my diet herbal medicine after a remote consultation? I’m ready to start immediately while I’m still motivated.

I completely understand your urgency; when we decide to go on a diet, we often want to start that very day. However, because Korean herbal medicine is not a mass-produced product, it requires a minimum preparation time to ensure effectiveness. We must carefully analyze your specific condition, such as Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, Biheo — a state where weak digestive function causes metabolic waste to accumulate) or Phlegm-fluid (痰飮, Dameum — stagnant, unnecessary fluids and waste in the body), to create a truly personalized prescription. The process works like this: On the day of your consultation, we finalize the prescription based on your health status. The following day, a licensed herbal pharmacist carefully decocts and packages the medicine. Finally, it takes 1 to 2 days for safe delivery via courier. It is also helpful to understand the phases you will experience. During the first 1–2 weeks (the Adaptation Phase), your metabolism becomes more active. You may experience temporary palpitations or slight dizziness as your body generates heat to burn fat; this is a natural part of the process. In the first month (the Weight Loss Phase), your body will feel significantly lighter as Blood Stasis (瘀血, Eo-hyeol — stagnant blood) and toxins are eliminated. By the 2–3 month mark (the Stabilization Phase), your body will remember the new metabolic state, and your constitution will gradually improve. While it takes a few days to reach you, this systematic approach is the healthiest way to achieve long-term results and prevent the yo-yo effect.