What's the difference between Gongjindan with and without musk?

Musk is a key ingredient of Gongjindan, providing cerebral blood flow improvement and central nervous system activation. The original formulation with musk has superior efficacy, but there is a price difference, so you can choose based on symptoms and budget.

What's the difference between Gongjindan and Gyeongokgo?

Gongjindan specializes in qi/energy reinforcement; Gyeongokgo specializes more in lung and respiratory tonification.

Does Gongjindan absolutely need musk?

Musk is a key ingredient of Gongjindan, but a substitute formulation with costus root is possible.

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Efficacy & Ingredients

The real difference is cost. Musk is a restricted item in international trade, so it is expensive, and we use only material verified through official import channels. We cannot state a difference in efficacy with certainty, and the more expensive option is not always the better choice.

Medical ReviewHyo-seop KimChief Director

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