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What is Hanbang and Hanyak? If you’ve been in Korea for some time, you’ve probably come across the term “Hanyak” and/or “Hanbang” at some point. It’s actually a current trend in Korean beauty as well. Hanbang (한방) is the traditional Korean approach to wellness and Hanyak (한약) is herbal medicine.
An example of herbal medicine is the use of medicinal mushrooms as a food and as a tea. A notable mushroom used in traditional Korean medicine is Phellinus linteus, also known as Song-gen. Another example of herbal medicine is cheongsimhwan (Korean: 청심환, lit.
Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM) or Hanbang, is a fundamental component of Korean culture. Medicinal herbs and acupuncture have been used in Korea to treat and prevent sickness...
Hanyak is one component of Han bang, which is the broader umbrella of traditional Korean medicine that incorporates acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, and herbal remedies. It focuses on balancing...
Korean traditional herbs have been used medicinally to treat sickness and injury for thousands of years. Oriental medicine reflects our ancestor’s wisdom and experience, and as the elderly population in Korea is rapidly increasing, so is the importance of their health problems.
In Korean traditional medicine, herbal medicines are classified into four categories: roots, stems/branches, flowers/leaves, and fruits/seeds. Each category has its own unique properties and is used to treat different conditions.
Korean traditional medicine is being incorporated into contemporary healthcare settings not only for pain management but also for the treatment of infertility, digestive disorders, and mental health concerns.