Standard dose: 5 capsules × 2 daily for adults
Standard adult dose (18+) is 10 capsules per day — 5 in the morning, 5 in the evening — taken with warm water. A 60-capsule bottle is one month's supply; three bottles complete one observation cycle.
Some users feel a stronger initial response (occasional mild stomach discomfort or transient skin flushing — falling within "adjustment response" and typically resolving in 3–5 days). Those users may begin at 6 capsules/day (3 morning, 3 evening) and gradually scale to the standard dose over 2 weeks.
Best timing: 30 minutes after meals
Take with warm water 30 minutes after breakfast and dinner. Why: Pyunkang-Hwan is well-tolerated, but 20+ botanicals together on an empty stomach can cause mild discomfort in sensitive individuals. 30 minutes after eating, gastric acid is already engaged with food, making absorption stable and gentle.
If you miss the 30-minute window, taking it 1–2 hours after the meal is also fine. **Avoid** taking it within an hour of bedtime — some users report mild nighttime alertness that affects sleep.
What to expect across the 3-month cycle
**Weeks 1–4:** Most users report "not much obvious change." This is normal — the formula first works on internal phlegm-damp and heat-toxin clearing, before reaching the symptom-response layer. Sleep often deepens slightly; morning energy improves a little.
**Weeks 5–8:** Skin reactivity decreases, nighttime coughing reduces, nasal congestion windows shorten, recovery from upper-respiratory infections speeds up. This is when the mucosal layer begins to respond.
**Weeks 9–12:** Daily baseline lifts. Most people only notice in retrospect — the same spring pollen season or the same wildfire-smoke day feels distinctly different from a year ago.
Special populations: consult your physician first
The following groups **must** consult a physician or licensed Korean medicine practitioner before starting Pyunkang-Hwan:
- **Pregnancy** — the formula contains blood-moving herbs (Angelica, Chuanxiong, Cinnamon-bark); not recommended for self-administration during pregnancy
- **Lactation** — botanical transmission via breast milk lacks complete research; consult your obstetrician or Korean medicine practitioner
- **Children under 12** — body type and dose require individual paediatric or licensed Korean medicine practitioner assessment; not recommended for self-administration
- **Chronic medication users** — especially anticoagulants (warfarin), antihypertensives, immunosuppressants, chemotherapy agents — combination requires physician consultation
- **Prior history of botanical allergies** — start with 1–2 capsules per day for the first 3 days, observe, then increase
Storage & shelf life
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, below 25°C / 77°F. **After opening:** consume within 6 months; keep the cap tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption. **Unopened:** the manufacturing date (MFG) and expiration (EXP) are printed on each bottle's outer packaging.
If the package shows swelling, leakage, off-odors, or significant color change, do not consume — please contact [email protected]. We will replace the batch promptly.
Missed dose / travel / business trip
**Missed one dose:** no need to make up. Resume the normal dose at the next interval — **do not** double up. The formula is cumulative; a single missed dose does not affect the overall cycle.
**Missed 3+ days in a row:** ramp back gradually (Day 1: 4 capsules; Day 2: 6 capsules; Day 3+: 10 capsules) so the body has time to readjust.
**Travel / business trips:** Pyunkang-Hwan is shelf-stable at room temperature; transfer to a small pill case for daily carry. For international travel, keep the original packaging (with full ingredient list) in your checked luggage. Customer service can provide an English-language ingredient certification letter on request.
