Q. How many days does it take to receive my diet herbal medicine if I get a prescription via remote consultation?

I completely understand the eagerness to start your treatment quickly, especially when you're motivated to lose weight. However, Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) is not about following a generic recipe; it requires a personalized approach based on your specific physiological state. First, during the remote consultation, I carefully assess your condition. I determine whether you are experiencing Spleen Deficiency (脾虛, Bi-heo), characterized by low energy and poor digestion, or if there is an accumulation of Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮, Dam-eum) or Blood Stasis (瘀血, Eo-hyeol) hindering circulation. Using medicine that does not align with your constitution could lead to adverse effects, such as unwanted swelling. Once the prescription is decided, we follow a strict process: [Selection of medicinal herbs → Processing (Po-je) → Decoction (Brewing) → Packaging]. This typically takes 3 to 5 days, and including shipping, it is best to allow up to a week for delivery. In my experience, following these traditional, meticulous brewing methods is the only way to ensure the medicine's full efficacy. Rather than receiving a large quantity all at once, it is more effective to adjust the dosage based on your body's response. I recommend taking the initial dose for 1–2 weeks while we monitor your progress, allowing me to fine-tune the prescription for optimal results.