Korean Herbal Medicine Price: Barrrjung Hospital Costs 2026

Korean herbal medicine at Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital in Seoul costs ₩300,000–1,000,000 for a 15–20 day decoction, ₩10,000–20,000 per therapeutic pill, ₩20,000 per bottle of Woohwang Cheongsimwon and ₩50,000 per Gongjindan pill. Tax and validity period are not stated. The doctor decides after your exam.

Korean Herbal Medicine at a Korean Medicine Hospital: Will You Be Prescribed?

Many visitors ask the same thing at a Korean medicine hospital: will I be given herbal medicine, how much does it cost, and can I take it home?

Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital (바를정한방병원) in Seoul focuses on facial conditions such as facial nerve palsy (Bell's palsy), trigeminal neuralgia and facial asymmetry. Among the treatments the hospital lists, herbal medicine is one option, combined according to your condition with Jeongan acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, thread embedding and manual nerve electrotherapy.

This article covers herbal medicine only: how to read the posted prices, and what short-stay visitors should ask before buying.

How Much Does Korean Herbal Medicine Cost at Barrrjung?

Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital lists a 15–20 day herbal decoction at ₩300,000–1,000,000. Pills are priced per pill or per bottle.

• Therapeutic pills: ₩10,000–20,000 per pill
• Woohwang Cheongsimwon: ₩20,000 per bottle
• Gongjindan: ₩50,000 per pill (Mokhyang Gongjindan ₩20,000, Premium ₩60,000)

Three things to note about these prices:

• The decoction is a price range. For the same 15–20 days, the highest price is more than three times the lowest, and the actual amount depends on the prescription.
• Pills are priced individually. Therapeutic pills and Gongjindan are charged per pill, and Woohwang Cheongsimwon per bottle, so the total depends on how many the doctor prescribes.
• Tax (VAT) and validity period are not stated. Confirm the final amount during your consultation.

These are the hospital's posted prices for non-covered items. Fees not listed, such as consultation, tests and basic acupuncture, should be confirmed separately.

Is Korean Herbal Medicine a Separate Treatment?

At Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital, herbal medicine is prescribed by the doctor based on your examination. It is not an item you pick from a menu.

The hospital uses combined Korean medicine and Western medicine care. Seven doctors, both Korean medicine and Western medicine, use pulse diagnosis, palpation, imaging and ultrasound to identify the cause and distinguish peripheral from central palsy before planning treatment. Whether you receive herbal medicine, and whether it is a decoction or pills, is decided at this step.

Director Jeong In-ho (정인호), a Korean medicine doctor, is the president of the Korean Society of Facial Medicine and the president of the Facial Palsy Research Society.

Results and recovery from herbal medicine vary from person to person. The hospital's information gives no guarantee, and the actual prescription depends on your examination.

What to Ask Before Buying Korean Herbal Medicine on a Short Trip

Most visitors stay in Korea for a few days to a few weeks, so ask about duration, packaging and how to take the medicine after you go home before you buy. The hospital's information does not cover these points:

• How many days of medicine you will receive
• Packaging format and how to store it
• When to stop taking it

A decoction is priced per 15–20 days, which is often longer than your stay in Korea, so part of it will be taken after you return home. Ask about packaging, storage and when to stop before you leave the hospital.

Also, whether you can bring Korean herbal medicine into your home country, and any quantity limits, are set by your own country's rules. Check with the relevant authorities before you travel rather than waiting until the airport.

Tell the Doctor About the Medicines You Already Take

The hospital specifically asks that you report any medicines you are taking, especially anticoagulants and steroids.

Bring any prescription medicine and supplements from home, ideally in their original packaging. The doctor can only take them into account when prescribing herbal medicine if they know what you are taking.

• Medicines you are taking (photos of the packaging or prescription)
• Medical records and imaging such as MRI or CT from your home country (disc or files)
• Date of onset and how your symptoms have changed

Opening Hours and Location of Barrrjung Hospital in Seoul

The hospital is open on weekdays 09:00–20:00 (lunch break 13:00–14:00) and Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 09:00–15:00 (no lunch break). Weekend visits are possible, so you can book an appointment the day after you arrive in Seoul.

The address is Samnam Building, floors 1, 7, 8 and 9, 1485 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The nearest station is Sindaebang Station (Line 2). The hospital has 65 inpatient beds, so you can ask about admission if you need intensive treatment during your stay.

Korean Herbal Medicine FAQ for International Visitors

Q: Can I get only herbal medicine without acupuncture?
A: The hospital combines treatments according to your condition. Whether herbal medicine alone is possible is for the doctor to decide after the exam, so please ask during your consultation.

Q: What is the difference between a ₩300,000 and a ₩1,000,000 decoction?
A: The price list shows only a range, and the difference comes from the prescription. Confirm the actual amount before the doctor prescribes.

Q: Can I have more sent to me after I return home and run out?
A: The hospital's information does not say whether shipping is offered. Please ask during your consultation.

How to Book Barrrjung Korean Medicine Hospital Through K-Clinic

Herbal medicine is part of a treatment plan, and you only know whether you need it after an examination. To go, use the "Request booking" button on this website or the live chat for a free consultation, with no need to contact the hospital in Korean yourself.

Tell us your symptoms, when they began, the medicines you take and how many days you can stay in Korea. We will check with the hospital:

• Available appointment slots (weekday or weekend)
• If herbal medicine is prescribed, the number of days and the packaging
• Roughly where in the decoction price range your prescription may fall
• Whether your length of stay is enough for the plan

Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you the arrival time and address.

The actual treatment depends on the examination results.

Clinics in this article

Barrrjung Korean Medicine HospitalSeoul・Korean medicine・Facial nerves
Sindaebang Station (Line 2)