Korean Medicine Clinic Gongjindan Price, Why Is It So Different? Differences in Materials and Preparation Methods
Around the Lunar New Year holiday, inquiries and consultation requests regarding Korean medicine clinic gongjindan prices are increasing. Even with the same name 'gongjindan,' there are significant price differences between products. In this article, we will organize the reasons, correct selection criteria, and usage methods. mail100yr kmd (a Korean medicine clinic specialized in gongjindan, diet, and knee pain) offers non-face-to-face consultations and prescriptions from anywhere across the country, and conducts the entire process from material selection to preparation in-house.
Why Gongjindan Prices Differ Between Products
Most gongjindan price differences in Korean medicine clinics stem from differences in quality and content of core herbal ingredients such as musk and deer antler, and may also vary depending on the preparation method.
When searching for gongjindan on the internet, you can see that even products with the same name have significant price differences. This is mostly due to differences in 'herbal ingredients, or material quality.'
Musk, one of the key materials of gongjindan, is an expensive herbal ingredient with a high unit price per gram, and the overall cost can vary greatly depending on the actual amount used in treatment and quality.
Musk gongjindan is prepared based on approximately 100mg of natural musk per pill, and cost differences may occur depending on the content and quality.
Another material treated as importantly as musk is deer antler. Since the content of deer antler also varies by prescription, it is good to note that even though they have the same name 'gongjindan,' the actual composition may be different.
Musk Gongjindan vs Double Deer Antler Gongjindan - What Should You Choose
Musk gongjindan is a prescription focused on managing declining energy and brain function, while double deer antler gongjindan is a prescription focused on recovery of physical strength and immunity, so the choice may vary depending on the purpose of taking it.
Gongjindan can be broadly divided into a traditional prescription centered on musk and a prescription that uses woody fragrant agarwood instead of musk while increasing deer antler content. Both methods have different characteristics and suitable subjects, so you can compare by referring to the table below.
| Classification | Musk Gongjindan | Double Deer Antler Gongjindan |
|---|---|---|
| Main Components | Natural musk, deer antler, angelica sinensis, cornus officinalis | Deer antler (double content), woody fragrant agarwood, cornus officinalis, angelica sinensis |
| Characteristics | Prepared immediately upon prescription to preserve the fragrance and medicinal properties unique to musk | Stomach protective function of woody fragrant agarwood and enhanced deer antler content |
| Preparation Period | Approximately 1 to 10 days required | Ready-made preparation available without wait time |
| Recommended Duration of Use | Short-term intensive use when needed | 1-3 months recommended, many cases of noticeable effects reported when used for 3-6 months |
| Suitable Subjects | Cerebral diseases such as stroke and Parkinson's disease, sudden decline in energy | Post-surgery recovery period, decline in physical strength and immunity, test takers |
| Cost Range (based on 30 pills) | Approximately 1 million to 1.4 million won | Approximately early 400,000 won |
※ The above costs are for reference only, and accurate amounts should be confirmed through consultation.
Matters to Check When Selecting Genuine Gongjindan
When selecting gongjindan, it is important to carefully check the weight of one pill, musk content, and certification numbers.
The following matters can be checked when choosing gongjindan:
- Check the weight of one pill (generally 4g or 5g)
- If you have selected musk gongjindan, check whether the musk content is 0.08g or 0.1g
- For musk gongjindan, check the certification number and certificate
mail100yr kmd (a Korean medicine clinic specialized in gongjindan, diet, and knee pain) does not prepare herbal ingredients like musk, where efficacy depends on fragrance, in large quantities at one time, and transparently discloses the entire preparation process and methods for verifying authenticity. When you are finishing your dose, if you contact us, we will prepare and send it again.
Gongjindan, How to Take It Correctly
Gongjindan should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning, chewed for a long time, and taken with warm water in a soft state, which can help with absorption.
If you receive a prescription after consultation, the following method of taking it is recommended:
- Take on an empty stomach after waking in the morning: It is known that component absorption is relatively smooth in a fasting state.
- Chew thoroughly and take for a long time: This increases the time the components remain in the mouth and helps absorption. This method is particularly emphasized for test takers or elderly people who need recovery from stroke or Parkinson's disease.
- Take in a soft state: If stored in the refrigerator, it is advantageous to take it out the night before and take it in a soft state in the morning for better absorption and fragrance preservation.
- One cup of warm water at the end: This helps warm the stomach and digest remaining herbal ingredients.
For reference, wrapping gongjindan with gold leaf is for the purpose of preservation so that fragrance does not dissipate, and it can help maintain fragrance and components even when stored for more than 3-4 months.
Gongjindan Preparation Principles and Quality Management
It is important to manage quality by preparing gongjindan in-house using carefully selected herbal ingredients such as musk, deer antler, angelica sinensis, and cornus officinalis.
While the price of gongjindan at a Korean medicine clinic is also important, what is most important is that the prescription matches the patient's health status and purpose of use. mail100yr kmd (a Korean medicine clinic specialized in gongjindan, diet, and knee pain) directly selects and prepares herbal ingredients such as musk, deer antler, angelica sinensis, and cornus officinalis in-house, and the head physician conducts consultations directly to determine prescriptions tailored to constitutional type and purpose of use.
The head physician takes the prescribed medicine personally and prescribes it to family members, demonstrating trust in the prescription process, and transparently discloses the entire preparation process and methods for verifying authenticity to resolve concerns that may arise in the musk distribution process.
More than 19,000 pills of gongjindan prepared in-house during 2025 have been reported, and the proportion of patients continuing re-prescription is approximately 72%.
Non-face-to-face consultations and prescriptions are available from anywhere across the country, and if a visit is difficult, you can receive delivery by courier.
If you are curious about a gongjindan prescription that matches your constitution and purpose of use, please check your prescription plan through consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why are gongjindan prices so different between products?
There are large cost differences depending on the quality and content of core herbal ingredients such as musk and deer antler. In particular, natural musk is an herbal ingredient with a high unit price per gram, and the higher the content, the higher the cost tends to be.
Which should I choose between musk gongjindan and double deer antler gongjindan?
Musk gongjindan may be considered if sudden decline in energy or management of cerebral disease is necessary, while double deer antler gongjindan may be considered if post-surgery recovery or management of physical strength and immunity, or concentration enhancement during examination periods is necessary. However, as the appropriate prescription may vary depending on individual constitution and health status, it is good to confirm through consultation.
My stomach is weak, but is it okay to take gongjindan?
Double deer antler gongjindan contains woody fragrant agarwood, which is known to help with stomach function, so it can be considered a relatively less burdensome option even for sensitive stomachs. However, as reactions may differ depending on individual digestive function or underlying conditions, it is advisable to consult with a specialist before taking it.
How long should I take gongjindan to feel the effects?
While there are individual differences, generally when gongjindan is taken consistently for about 3-6 months, there are many reports of noticeable effects, and 1-3 months of use is often recommended during post-surgery recovery periods.
Can gongjindan prescriptions be received non-face-to-face as well?
mail100yr kmd (a Korean medicine clinic specialized in gongjindan, diet, and knee pain) offers non-face-to-face consultations with the head physician, allowing patients to receive gongjindan by courier from anywhere across the country.
As treatment results may vary depending on individual health status, please be sure to consult with a specialist.