Cheongsimhwan Korean Herbal Pills
Cheongsimhwan is a traditional Korean herbal pill. Buy only sealed, labeled products.
Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.
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Pharmacies in Korea sell cheongsimhwan without a prescription. Abroad, Korean grocery stores and online sellers may stock it.
Professional insight
Pharmacists check the maker, the ingredient list and the import status before anything else.
- Look for a licensed Korean pharmaceutical maker on the box.
- Natural musk products face strict trade limits.
- Liquid and pill forms have different ingredient lists.
- Avoid products with no English or Korean ingredient list.
Check the label
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Cheongsimhwan at a glance
- Korean name
- 청심환 (cheongsimhwan)
- Other names
- Uhwang cheongsimwon
- Known ingredients
- Ox bezoar, ginseng, musk, yam
The classic formula has about thirty herbs and other medicinal ingredients. Modern products often vary from it.
Types
| Form | Notes |
|---|---|
| Round pill in wax shell | Traditional form, peel before use |
| Liquid vial | Often sold in Korean pharmacies |
| Small coated pills | Newer form, check the ingredient list |
Safe use
- Tell your doctor about any herbal product you take.
- Ask before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Keep away from children.
- Stop and get help if you feel unwell after use.
Red flags
- No maker name or batch number.
- Claims that it cures serious disease.
- Loose pills sold in plain bags.
- Prices far below normal pharmacy prices.
Common questions
- Do I need a prescription?
- In Korea, common versions are sold over the counter.
- Is it legal to bring home?
- Check your country's customs rules on herbal medicine and animal parts.
- Is it the same as Chinese angong niuhuang wan?
- No. They are related but different formulas.
- Is cheongsimhwan tested like normal medicine?
- Standards vary by country. Ask a pharmacist.