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Column October 30, 2025

A Constitution Prone to Minor Illnesses — Building Foundational Immunity with Gyeongokgo

Hyo-seop Kim
Hyo-seop Kim
Chief Director

Nothing seriously wrong, yet always feeling unwell

Some people seem to have a cold all the time, suffer from worsening rhinitis with each change of season, or get an upset stomach with even a slight overexertion. Tests show no specific abnormality, but the body keeps getting sick and recovers slowly.

The Korean medicine view: lung-spleen qi deficiency (肺脾氣虛)

Repeated minor illnesses are usually a state where the qi of both the lungs (肺) and the spleen (脾) is weak at the same time.

  • Lung qi deficiency: Weakened defense of the respiratory mucosa → repeated colds, rhinitis, and cough
  • Spleen qi deficiency: Reduced digestive absorption → nutrients fail to reach immune cells
  • Korean ginseng (人蔘) and Poria (茯苓) in Gyeongokgo are a core combination that tonifies both the spleen and lungs at once

How Gyeongokgo strengthens immunity

Gyeongokgo does not boost immunity rapidly. Instead, it fills the foundational stamina and body fluids so the body can defend itself. With consistent use over 4 to 8 weeks, most people notice fewer colds, milder rhinitis symptoms, and better digestion.

Especially recommended for

  • Those who catch a cold more than once a month
  • Those whose gut health has worsened from frequent antibiotic use
  • Those who are thin, lack appetite, and feel cold easily
  • Those with frequently dry mouth and skin (signs of fluid deficiency)

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Hyo-seop Kim

Hyo-seop Kim Chief Director

Hello, I am Director Hyo-seop Kim, Chief Director of Geummaek Korean Medical Clinic. I look beyond visible symptoms to find the root causes. Through over 15 years of clinical experience and research, I provide the most helpful treatment for each individual patient. Please feel free to share your concerns. Together, we will find the answers.

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