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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.

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 common knowledge as a popular remedy for fatigue.

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.

The root of the grapevine, called Podogeun (grape root, 포도근), is also used as an herbal medicine. It was primarily utilized to stop nausea and hiccups, and it was also widely used as a diuretic. However, the Donguibogam adds a caution when discussing grapes, stating that eating too much can cause blurred vision. This appears to be because grapes are a fruit high in sugar, and excessive consumption could potentially lead to the onset of diabetes.

The natural affinity and adaptability of our body are beyond imagination. This capability applies unfailingly even to disease. It often happens that we suddenly feel numbness or a sensation like paralysis in our hands or feet, and this symptom is one of those cases.

Moxibustion is a powerful traditional East Asian method that stimulates the body’s natural energy using gentle, slow-burning heat.

A happy marriage rests on a few essential foundations. Chief among them are unwavering trust and love between husband and wife, followed—traditionally—by the birth of a healthy child. In recent years, however, more couples have chosen to live fulfilling lives without children, and many facing infertility now accept it with grace and resilience.