Proper administration of Pyunkang-Hwan

As a Korean medicine doctor, it is always a rewarding experience to receive letters from our patients, expressing genuine appreciation for having their health restored, especially from chronic diseases such as severe cases of atopic dermatitis, with Pyunkang-Hwan. I have noticed something in common among these patients; they consistently took Pyunkang-Hwan with strong faith in its efficacy and effectiveness, and strictly adhered to the guidelines and recommendations. There have been patients, who failed to abide by the guidelines and recommendations while taking Pyunkang-Hwan for a number of reasons and were unable to effectively treat their conditions such as atopic dermatitis. I empathize with these patients to a certain extent because to those suffering from severe diseases, the journey toward treatment and health restoration seems long and exhausting. Nevertheless, it is important for our patients to understand that the treatment process isn’t as difficult as it may seem, especially due to the nature of Pyunkang-Hwan, which is easy to take and for which there are no foods that must be avoided during its administration. As long as the guidelines and recommendations are observed, anyone can maximize its efficacy and receive all the benefits it has to offer.

Having patience and faith in its efficacy

Accompanied by three ministers and 3,000 followers, Hwanung, who was the son of Hwanin, the "Lord of Heaven," descended from Heaven to rule over the Earth. He was approached by a bear and a tiger, who earnestly asked him to change them into humans. They were given mugwort and twenty bulbs of garlic, and were told to “eat these inside a cave and stay out of sunlight for 100 days if you want to become humans.” Both the bear and the tiger agreed to the proposal; however, the tiger could not refrain from going outside the cave, while the bear stayed and was transformed into a woman on the 21st day. Hwanung married the woman and the two had a child together. It was Dangun Wanggeom.

The Danggun myth provides an important lesson on faith and patience; it shows that being naïve and honest like the bear in the story leads to more positive outcomes than being trivially clever like the tiger. Both animals were told to stay out of sunshine for 100 days, while eating only mugwort and garlic inside a cave, but the tiger couldn’t last for more than 20 days, whereas the bear was granted its wish in just 21 days. Although the tiger was just as earnest as the bear in its desire to transform into a human, its failure was rooted in the doubt as to whether the transformation would actually occur and the temptation of eating delicious meat instead of just mugwort and garlic. On the other hand, the bear with faith and patience was granted its wish in just 21 days after completing 1/5 of the 100-day process. Let’s imagine what could have possibly happened next. After witnessing the bear transform into a human, the tiger re-visited Hwanung, begging him to give it another chance. Once it was granted a second chance, the tiger went inside the cave with great anticipation, but it left the cave again in just 22 days this time. It was because it expected to transform into a human after 21 days just like the bear, but when that didn’t happen, it simply gave up just like the last time. But had he resisted the temptation and followed the instructions for just one more day, Hwanung would’ve granted its wish to transform into a human.  

As such, one needs to have faith, conviction and patience while taking Pyunkang-Hwan. I am not suggesting that you trust it blindly; I am suggesting that you look at the countless cases of patients who got better after taking Pyunkang-Hwan and believe that you can become one of them. Many of our patients suffering from atopic dermatitis come to us after visiting famous clinics and trying out medicines with positive feedback, and one of the common problems is that these patients believe Pyunkang-Hwan as just “one of the medicines with good reviews.” If Pyunkang-Hwan were just “one of them,” it would have been impossible for it to treat countless patients and be globally recognized for its efficacy and effectiveness. You must truly understand the nature of Pyunkang-Hwan, the efficacy of which has been proven clinically for over 40 years, and have firm conviction that it will also effectively restore your health.

The treatment principles of Pyunkang-Hwan, which eliminates the underlying causes

Another important matter to note is that you must understand the therapeutic principles of Pyunkang-Hwan. Pyunkang-Hwan strengthens one’s immune system by reinforcing the pulmonary function and promoting the original qi, while at the same time helps discharge the toxins outside the body in order to treat atopic dermatitis. This is accompanied by a healing crisis resulting from the elimination of toxins, which inevitably occurs during the treatment process. A patient may develop doubts as to the efficacy of the medicine and opt to use steroid-based ointments to ease the severe itchiness, but this is strongly advised against as it means that your previous efforts will have been in vain.

Such healing crisis would not occur if Pyunkang-Hwan were a medicine that “apparently” treated the condition. In reality, Pyunkang-Hwan is a medicine that causes the discharge of toxins in order to eliminate the underlying causes of the disease and prevent recurrences. At this point, one should be able to infer the importance of inducing perspiration as it is a well-known fact that sweating is a way that the body eliminates waste. 

But the problem is in order for us to sweat, our body temperature must rise, which actually aggravates the itchiness experienced by patients with atopic dermatitis. If one doesn’t make the effort to induce perspiration in order to avoid this, Pyunkang-Hwan won’t be nearly as effective. The best way to cause sweating is to exercise, but going to a charcoal sauna is perhaps an easier approach for most patients. It is uncommon for a ship to capsize or sink in the middle of the ocean unless it encounters a strong typhoon. It is actually more likely for sinking to occur near the harbor as the waves tend to be higher and the area is dense with reefs and submerged rocks.

It is a mistake to consider Pyunkang-Hwan as a cure for all diseases or as a medicine that guarantees health restoration through simple administration. Coming across Pyunkang-Hwan is similar to boarding a ship that is certain to enter into a port and a healing crisis is like the waves, reefs and rocks indicating that you are close to your destination. Do not be afraid to come on board or jump off midway like the tiger. Think of the joy awaiting you at the destination and hold on tight with faith and patience.