Q I heard Gongjindan contains musk — are there any side effects?
A Natural musk is a safe ingredient with hundreds of years of clinical history. However, it is not suitable for those with excess-heat constitution or pregnant women, so it must always be prescribed after a pulse diagnosis.
Detailed Answer
Musk (麝香) has been used in royal tonics for hundreds of years, and side effects are rare when properly prescribed to the right person. However, it is not suitable for those who frequently experience upper-body heat (上熱感, frequent facial flushing) or have an excess-heat constitution, or for pregnant women. Taking Gongjindan when it doesn't match your constitution can cause headaches or indigestion.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang Korean Medicine Clinic, we always check for excess-heat constitution through pulse diagnosis before prescribing. If it doesn't suit your body, we'll recommend a more suitable tonic instead, such as Gyeongokgo or a customized deer antler tonic.
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