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As the year draws to a close, the continuous relay of social gatherings and drinking can inevitably leave both the body and mind exhausted. Alcohol has been intertwined with human history for as long as we can remember, sharing our joys and sorrows. However, when the intensity of drinking escalates during year-end parties and New Year celebrations, it can become a significant burden on our physical well-being. Ideally, the best approach is to either abstain from alcohol or ma

Gong Jin Dan (공진단, 拱辰丹, Gong Chen Dan) Gongjindan  is one of the most widely recognized tonics among the public. According to historical texts, the Seui Deuk Hyo Bang (written by Wei Yilin위역림,危亦林 during the Yuan dynasty in China, 세의득효방, 세의득효방, 世醫得效方, Shi Yi De Xiao Fang) states that it strengthens the innate vital energy, promotes smooth circulation of qi, and harmonizes the five organs . The Dongui Bogam (동의보감, 東醫寶鑑 authored by the legendary royal physician Heo Jun 허준, 許浚)

Long-term use helps with the production of immune substances and prevention of infectious diseases. Derived from ‘Ssanghwa (쌍화, 雙和, shuāng hé),’ meaning the harmony of yin and yang. In an age overflowing with modern cafés, I’m reminded of the old teahouses where you’d warm your hands by the stove while waiting for someone you missed. Back then, you’d casually order a morning coffee with a raw egg floating on top, or a cup of Ssanghwa-cha . Ssanghwa-tang  has already become co

The skin, which has suffered from the heat and sunlight all summer, is easily and rapidly damaged as it transitions into autumn, with moisture easily evaporating due to the cold wind. The skin's function weakens, causing spots and freckles to deepen or the skin to lose elasticity, and as the climate changes, the skin becomes sensitive and fine wrinkles appear around the eyes and mouth. Autumn skin requires care that softens the dead skin layer that thickened over the summer a

Autumn is the season when grapes, ripened throughout the summer, come to fruition. Once the scorching heat subsides, the plump grapes that ripened in the fields during the hot summer days release a sweet fragrance on the autumn wind. According to the Donguibogam (a classic text on Korean traditional medicine, 동의보감), grapes are sweet in taste, neutral in nature, help vital energy (Qi), strengthen the will, promote health, have diuretic properties, and grape wine brightens the