JAIMDANG · GYEONGOKGO

瓊玉膏

For a long time,
a daily life full of vitality.

JAIMDANG Gyeongokgo · 1kg

Net weight 1kg · Ceramic jar · Wooden box · Embroidered wrapping cloth

Raw Rehmannia Root, Ginseng, Poria Cocos, Honey.
The four herbal ingredients are placed in a traditional earthenware pot,
and completed through a 120-hour process.

Learn about Gyeongokgo ↓A DAILY MOMENT OF CARE

JAIMDANG Gyeongokgo ceramic jar and embroidered wrapping cloth

Recorded in the Donguibogam
Traditional tonic

Raw Rehmannia Root, Ginseng, Poria Cocos, Honey
Four herbal ingredients

Spoonable intake
Paste (膏) formulation

In traditional earthenware
120-hour preparation method

Small signals sent by the body

“I feel drained these days.”
If you say this often.

For me, enduring busy days,
and for parents who are not as they used to be.
It is time to examine the current state of the body.

01 / Fatigue

A heavy body even after rest

When fatigue persists as work and daily life accumulate.
When fatigue persists for a long time.

02 / Vitality

Physical strength not like before

Feeling easily tired even during usual tasks,
and sensing a decrease in vitality.

03 / Recovery

Back to daily life

After illness, when energy is depleted
and you want to take care of your body.

04 / Aging

Healthily, for a long time

Taking care of the health of parents and myself
step by step when you want to do so.

The causes of fatigue are diverse. JAIMDANG assesses the current condition and together determines whether Gyeongokgo is appropriate.

What kind of herbal tonic is Gyeongokgo?

Blending medicinal herbs,
and encapsulating them as a paste (膏).

Gyeongokgo is a traditional Korean herbal prescription based on fresh Rehmannia root, ginseng, white Poria, and honey. The traditional method combines the herbs’ juice and powders with honey and heats the mixture in a water bath.

The character ‘go (膏)’ in the name means a thick paste form. Unlike swallowing pills or mixing powders, it is a formulation taken by scooping the instructed amount.

See dosage instructions ↓

東醫寶鑑 · Donguibogam

01 / THE CLASSIC

The desire to age healthily.
Encountered in ancient records.

Donguibogam · Inner Landscape · Body and Form,
under Nourishing Life and Prolonging Years Medicine (養性延年藥餌) in Donguibogam.

塡精補髓調眞養性返老還童

Filling essence and supplementing marrow

Meaning to replenish essence (精) and
marrow (髓) which form the foundation of the body.

Balancing true qi and caring for the body

Meaning to regulate true qi (眞氣) and
promote health preservation.

Banrohwandong

A classical expression meaning ‘to reverse aging and return to childhood.’
A phrase from classical texts.

What is contained in Gyeongokgo
is the spirit of health preservation aimed at living healthily for a long time.

An excerpt introducing the classical view of health preservation.

Source: Donguibogam, Inner Landscape, Volume 1 · Body and Form · Medicines for Nourishing Life and Prolonging Years · Gyeongokgo. Korean Medicine Classics DB ↗Original source academic material ↗

The Four Foundations of Gyeongokgo

02 / FOUR INGREDIENTS

Different roles come together,
into one prescription.

The concept of traditional Korean medicine that considers the balance of energy, body fluids, and the spleen and stomach
can be read in the composition of the herbal ingredients.

Raw Rehmannia

生地黃

Thinking of moistening body fluids

An herb used in traditional Korean medicine to nourish yin and body fluids. In the traditional preparation of Gyeongokgo, juice is extracted from raw Rehmannia.

Ginseng

人蔘

The core of prescriptions that replenish energy

Traditionally used to replenish original energy and the energy of the spleen and stomach. In Gyeongokgo, finely powdered ginseng is blended together.

Poria cocos

白茯苓

Supporting spleen and stomach and fluid metabolism together

Described in traditional Korean medicine as an herb that aids the spleen and stomach and regulates water metabolism. It forms the prescription together with raw Rehmannia, ginseng, and honey.

Honey

蜂蜜

Harmonizing the herbal ingredients evenly

A material that binds the juices and powders of the herbs and forms the base of the paste formulation. Confirm before use if sugar intake management is necessary.

Explanation about the traditional use of the herbs and the general composition of Gyeongokgo.Literature review on Gyeongokgo ↗Herbal ingredient data ↗

Traditional preparation method preserved by JAIMDANG

03 / TIME & TRADITION

In traditional earthenware,
120 hours are spent.

JAIMDANG Gyeongokgo is made by placing it in traditional earthenware.
Simmered for 3 days, cooled for one day,
then simmered again for one day.

01 / First simmering · 3 days
72Time
Simmered in earthenware
The blended herbs are placed in traditional earthenware,
and simmered for 72 hours.
02 / Cooling · 1 day
24Time
Cool sufficiently
After completing the first decoction,
it undergoes a 24-hour cooling process.
03 / Second decoction · 1 day
24Time
Decoction once again
After cooling, decoct again for 24 hours
to complete JAIMDANG Gyeongokgo.

Decoction 96 hours Cooling 24 hours

Including the care of decocting once more,
a total process of 5 days, 120 hours.

ANTI-AGING RESEARCH

04 / ONGOING RESEARCH

Interest in anti-aging
continues through research.

Beyond classical records, current research
examines the effects of Gyeongokgo on cells and organisms.

2024Gyeongokgo skin aging-related research
Cell and animal experiments

01 / Skin cells

Collagen-related markers

In cultured human skin fibroblasts, an increase in collagen precursors and inhibition activity of MMP-1 were observed.

02 / Caenorhabditis elegans

Stress resistance

Resistance to heat stress and oxidative stress was tested and related activities were reported.

03 / Hairless mice

Changes induced by ultraviolet radiation

In mice exposed to ultraviolet radiation, wrinkle formation and changes in collagen-related genes were observed.

This is preclinical research in cells and animals, not a clinical trial establishing benefits in people or an anti-aging effect of JAIMDANG’s product.

View original research ↗

Criteria for selecting Gyeongokgo

Suitable for my body
The standard of Gyeongokgo.

Even the same Gyeongokgo can have different formulations and compositions.
JAIMDANG provides guidance based on the person who will take it.

01 What is the composition?: Check the basic herbs and additional herbs, and also review the medicines currently being taken.
02 What is the formulation?: Guidance on dosage and usage is provided according to the paste formulation taken from the jar.
03 How much and when to take?: Dosage, frequency, and timing are determined after consultation according to age, health status, and digestive condition.
04 Is it suitable for the person receiving it as a gift?: First, confirm the health status of the actual person who will take it.

A daily habit of opening one jar

05 / DAILY CARE

In an amount suitable for my body,
step by step.

Knowing the exact method of taking it
is part of the process of choosing Gyeongokgo well.

Check the amount guided

Follow the dosage and frequency advised after consultation. One spoon included does not necessarily represent the exact dose.

With clean and dry tools

take only the necessary amount and keep the used tools clean. Avoid moisture entering the jar.

Also keep storage instructions

Close the lid after taking, and follow the storage method and usage period given at dispensing.

A composition conveying precious feelings

06 / THE GIFT

Inside, 1kg of Gyeongokgo,
outside, the heart.

Subtle ceramic, neat wooden box,
JAIMDANG embroidered wrapping cloth and wooden spoon.
So that sincerity is conveyed even at the moment of receiving.

Ceramic jar and JAIMDANG embroidered wrapping cloth — **Ceramic and wrapping cloth**Subtle patterns, tidy knots.

JAIMDANG engraved wooden box — **Tree fruit margin**View larger ↗

Gyeongokgo 1kg · Ceramic jarWooden box · RibbonWooden spoon自任堂 embroidered wrapping cloth

FOR SOMEONE PRECIOUS

For someone you appreciate.
And, for yourself who has worked hard.

For gratitude on anniversaries, and for checking in on ordinary days.
Convey your wish for long-lasting health.

JAIMDANG KOREAN MEDICINE CLINIC

Before choosing Gyeongokgo,
Tell us about your current body condition.

We examine the health status of the person who will take it together.

What kind of fatigue or discomfort is present,
What medications are being taken and what is the usual digestive condition.
Through consultation, we guide prescription and administration methods.

Health status
Check

Suitability for intake
Consultation

Tailored to my body
Prescription · Administration

02–542–8875 ↗

JAIMDANG Korean Medicine Clinic · 812 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 1st and 2nd floors

Exterior of JAIMDANG Korean Medicine Clinic Gangnam, Seoul — 自任堂 · JAIMDANG Korean Medicine Clinic

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

Questions,
We answer first.

Is Gyeongokgo in pill or granule form?+

The Gyeongokgo on this page is a paste (膏) form taken from a jar. It is distinguished from pill-type Gyeongokdan or granule forms.

I want to gift it to my parents, how do I consult?+

Please consult together so that the health status and medications of the person who will take it can be confirmed. Prescription and administration methods are guided based on the actual person who will take it.

Is it okay if I have diabetes or am managing sugar intake?+

Gyeongokgo contains honey. Please inform us of diabetes diagnosis, blood sugar control status, and medications during consultation to determine suitability and dosage.

Does it contain ginseng, and can people with excessive internal heat take it?+

We do not judge solely based on the feeling of having 'excessive internal heat'; we consider actual symptoms and the overall prescription composition together. Please inform us about your digestive condition, sleep, and any medications you are currently taking.

How long should I take it?+

It varies depending on age, purpose of intake, and current condition. Rather than promising a fixed duration or effect uniformly, guidance is provided while monitoring progress after consultation.

Can I take it together with other medicines or health supplements?+

Please inform us of all medications and health supplements you are currently taking during consultation. After checking the types of medicines and your health status, we will advise on whether concurrent use is appropriate. Please also consult us first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I store it after opening?+

Please follow the storage method and usage period provided at the time of preparation. Use clean and dry utensils, do not put back any taken-out Gyeongokgo, and close the lid after use for storage.

自任堂

For a long-lasting, energetic daily life.
JAIMDANG Gyeongokgo.

Gyeongokgo Consultation Guide ↗

With a heart that cares for the health of your precious ones.

For a long time,a daily life full of vitality.

“I feel drained these days.”If you say this often.