BRD Clinic
Only people currently living in Korea with their own Korean 010 mobile number can apply. Overseas residents are not eligible.

I live near Seolleung Station; is it possible to get a prescription for weight loss herbal medicine remotely without visiting the clinic?

Yes, prescriptions are available through telemedicine. While this offers great convenience and lowers the barrier to starting treatment, please note that remote consultations may be less precise than in-person exams for accurately determining your specific body constitution.

We fully understand how challenging it is for busy professionals to find time for clinic visits. For those working near Seolleung Station, telemedicine is a highly attractive option as it eliminates travel time and reduces the initial psychological burden of starting a diet program. However, there are clinical trade-offs. Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) relies heavily on physical diagnostic methods such as pulse diagnosis (Maek-jin) and tongue diagnosis (Seol-jin). To accurately assess the levels of 'Dameum' (phlegm-fluid accumulation) or 'Eohyeol' (blood stasis)—which often hinder metabolism—an in-person examination is significantly more precise. These subtle physiological markers can be difficult to capture remotely. In particular, if you suffer from 'Bi-heo' (Spleen deficiency/weak digestive function), the composition and dosage of herbal ingredients must be meticulously adjusted to prevent the medicine from causing digestive strain. If you have experience with TKM weight loss and know how your body reacts, telemedicine is an excellent choice. However, if you are concerned about side effects or wish to have a precise constitutional analysis before beginning, we recommend visiting the clinic at least once for your initial consultation.

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