Cheongwisam
There's a difference between a quick-fix for emergencies
and a remedy that transforms your everyday comfort.
Do you often experience days
when your stomach feels like this?
Indigestion isn't solely a matter of stomach acid.
When what should descend doesn't,
and the vital energy (氣) that should circulate becomes blocked, your stomach often feels perpetually full.
Feeling full after just half a bowl
A few spoonfuls into your meal, and your stomach feels full right up to your chest. Leaving food feels awkward, but finishing it means sitting uncomfortably for two hours. Mealtime itself has become a burden.
Burping multiple times a day
That 'stuck' feeling lingers constantly. Burping offers temporary relief, but it quickly returns, and by evening, your chest feels tight.
Antacids in your bag, in your drawer
You chew one every time your stomach burns. It definitely calms things down, but a few hours later, it's the same story. Soon, it becomes something you feel anxious without.
Digestion stops when stress hits
When something stressful happens, nothing seems to go down that day. It's hard to tell if it's your mind or your stomach that feels blocked.
Cheongwisam is not a food product.
It is a herbal medicine prescribed by a Korean medicine doctor after consultation.
Cheongwisam approaches with
three key principles
Cheongwisam approaches from three directions simultaneously.
Because addressing only one aspect will lead to the same discomfort the next day.
Qi (氣) Circulation
This axis circulates blocked Qi. Digestion stopping when you're stressed isn't just a feeling; it's because the autonomic nervous system suppresses gastric motility. This axis directly targets the 'stuck feeling' and chest tightness.
Dissolving Accumulation
This axis dissolves accumulated matter. Hawthorn addresses meat and greasy stagnation, malt handles grain stagnation, and medicated leaven, a fermented remedy, aids overall digestion. It aims to restore the speed at which food moves from the stomach to the intestines.
Warming the Middle
This axis boosts the internal 'fire' of the stomach. If you feel more discomfort after eating cold foods and find relief with warm ones, this axis may be deficient. Instead of forcing digestion, it warms the conditions necessary for digestion to occur.
Why didn't we choose an acid-suppressing approach?
The fastest way to relieve heartburn is to neutralize stomach acid or inhibit its secretion. Indeed, it provides comfort for a few hours.
However, a constantly uncomfortable stomach with no abnormalities found in tests — feeling full after just a little food, frequent burping, and blockage when stressed — is often not due to excess stomach acid, but because things are not descending properly. That's why no matter how many antacids you take, it's the same a few hours later.
Cheongwisam addresses three directions simultaneously. It circulates blocked Qi (cyperus · costus root), dissolves accumulated matter (hawthorn · medicated leaven · malt), and warms a cold stomach (dried ginger · cinnamon bark). It's not about forcing digestion, but about restoring the conditions for digestion to occur naturally.
It's not a quick-fix for emergencies, but a remedy that transforms your everyday stomach comfort. That's why we assess its effectiveness by observing how your meals feel weeks later, not just the next day.
The Power to Descend,
Mechanisms Confirmed by Research
We verify the functions of the herbal ingredients in Cheongwisam,
through publicly available research. Each paper also indicates
which aspect of this prescription it supports.
※ The above information refers to publicly available research on the herbal ingredients and components used in Cheongwisam, and does not guarantee the efficacy of a specific product. Results may vary for individuals.
Antacids and Cheongwisam,
they address different layers of discomfort.
We are not discrediting the medication you are currently using.
It's simply that different problems require different solutions.
Antacids · Acid Suppressants
- Heartburn · acid reflux due to excess stomach acid
- Response within tens of minutes after taking
- For clear diagnoses like reflux esophagitis
- Used as needed when symptoms occur
- Generally returns to original state when discontinued
Cheongwisam
- A constantly full stomach with no abnormalities found in tests
- Assessed by how comfortable meals become over several weeks
- Burping · indigestion · stress-induced indigestion
- Stomach sensitive to cold, comfortable with warmth
- Reduced or discontinued once a rhythm is established
※ If you are currently receiving treatment for conditions such as reflux esophagitis or gastritis, please do not discontinue your treatment. Please discuss concurrent use during your consultation.
Cheongwisam is
crafted directly by us
Herbal ingredients used
Testing completed
Prescription and blending
Certified
Not outsourced production, but at the Paju External Herbal Preparation Facility designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare,
we directly handle everything from prescription, preparation, inspection, to packaging.
Jaimdang Korean Medicine Clinic
We determine prescriptions based on an individual's constitution and lifestyle.
Even for the same symptoms, we do not prescribe the same medicine.
JAIMDANG Clinic Director
Jeong Hyunjae
PhD in Korean Medicine
Why JAIMDANG?
Clinical experience in one place
We have not changed our prescriptions to follow trending ingredients. For 11 years, we have maintained the same approach in the same location, and the accumulated responses during this time have shaped our current formulations.
Cumulative patient data
Understanding when to warm the stomach (溫中) and when to reduce downward pressure is rooted in experience. Our accumulated records from over 200,000 consultations guide our prescription decisions.
Prescriptions chosen across borders
Beyond Korea, we prescribe to patients in 24 countries, including Japan and the United States. Our experience with patients of varying dietary habits and physiques has broadened our range of intensity adjustments.
In-house manufacturing, not outsourced
We directly operate the Paju External Herbal Preparation Facility designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Since everything from herbal ingredient reception to blending, inspection, and packaging is completed in one place, it is possible to adjust the formulation ratios to suit each patient.
Prescriptions are determined by a Korean medicine doctor after reviewing the consultation details.
Even for the same Cheongwisam, the intensity and formulation vary for each individual.
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Medication Guide
If any of the following apply, please inform us during your consultation
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to conceive
- If you are being treated for gastric/duodenal ulcers or reflux esophagitis
- If you frequently experience diarrhea or have a sensitive bowel
- If you are currently taking digestive aids, stomach medications, or antacids
Cheongwisam is an herbal medicine custom-formulated by a Korean medicine doctor after assessing your constitution and condition. Even for the same indigestion, the formulation differs for cold versus hot internal conditions. During your consultation, we will determine the appropriate strength after checking the timing of discomfort, differences based on food temperature, and bowel movements.
FAQ
Can you tell me the full list of ingredients?
Cheongwisam contains a large number of ingredients, some of which are not publicly disclosed. However, we have clearly stated the axes it works on (Qi circulation · dissolving accumulation · warming the middle) and the representative herbs for each axis above. If you need to confirm individual ingredients before prescription, we can provide guidance during your consultation.
Can I take it with antacids?
If you are taking any stomach medications, please inform us of the medication name and duration during your consultation. The Korean medicine doctor will determine whether concurrent use is appropriate and the dosage interval. Please do not arbitrarily discontinue treatment for any gastrointestinal conditions you are currently receiving care for.
How long should I take it?
Typically, we recommend a one-month course. We adjust the strength while observing changes in meal volume, fullness, and burping frequency. Once a comfortable state is maintained, you can reduce or discontinue use.
Will it cause diarrhea?
Since it contains herbs that help descend accumulated matter, some individuals may experience easier bowel movements. However, reactions vary from person to person. If you have sensitive bowels, please inform us during your consultation, and we will adjust the formulation to reduce its descending effect.
From your next meal,
let comfort begin.
After confirming the timing of discomfort, differences based on food, and bowel movements via KakaoTalk,
our Korean medicine doctor will guide you on the duration and strength of consumption.