Korean Dictionary
How to say “Herbal Medicine” in Korean
한약
hanyak
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
한약 refers to traditional herbal remedies used in Korean medicine, often prescribed by a 한의사 (oriental medicine doctor). Korean herbal medicines are typically boiled into teas or prepared as concentrated packs called 탕약. Ingredients like ginseng (인삼), angelica root (당귀), and astragalus (황기) are commonly used.
Example Sentence
보약으로 한약을 달여 먹었어요.
I took herbal medicine as a health tonic.
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