Q. I want to get a prescription for weight loss herbal medicine via telehealth. How long will it take to receive the medication?

I completely understand the desire to start your weight loss journey as quickly as possible. However, unlike mass-produced supplements, Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) requires a personalized preparation process. First, during the telehealth consultation, I conduct a comprehensive analysis of your current health status. It is crucial to determine whether your symptoms are caused by Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, bi-heo), which weakens digestive function; Phlegm-Fluid Retention (痰飮, dam-eum), where metabolic waste accumulates; or Blood Stasis (瘀血, eo-hyeol), where blood circulation is stagnant. This diagnostic phase is the most critical part of the treatment. Once the prescription is finalized, the process of selecting the medicinal herbs and decocting (boiling) them begins. This typically takes 2 to 3 days. Including delivery time, you can expect to receive your medicine within 3 to 5 business days. Rather than simply reducing your caloric intake, this process is designed to 'flip the metabolic switch' of your body. If you can wait a few days, I will ensure your medicine is prepared with the utmost care and precision. Please feel free to ask if you have any further questions.