Developed as a result of long clinical research, “Pyun-kang-tang” cures various types of tonsillitis. It also helps increase lung capacity and stimulates tonsils, thereby preventing various throat illnesses. With “Pyun-kang-tang,” tonsillectomy is no longer needed.

Since time immemorial, humans have always dreamed of enjoying a long life without pain and suffering and conducted research on how to live such life. Even in the 21st century, however, such dream seems as elusive as a bird. Dreaming of making good health possible for everyone, I would like to introduce a clinical theory that I have studied for the last 30 years as an oriental doctor.

If we are to live a happy, healthy, and long life, we first need to think about the most important contributing factor. Take an automobile for example. How do you maintain its good condition? You do everything you can to prevent rust by lubricating its parts and correcting any defect. Another example is a well-functioning community. There is order in such community, thanks to the efficient operation of police and defense systems and cooperation of its members. Similarly, a human body needs order through immunity and self-curing functions. Such condition needs to be maintained through the right combination of exercise and healthy habits, which may be done in accordance with the principles we already know from various sources.

In oriental medicine, the power that sustains health is called “Won-ki,” which is generated in the lungs. Your lungs control all sources of energy in the body and provide a place where human spirit and natural spirit meet. Since the human body is part of nature, it naturally derives strength from nature. To enable the human body to derive as much strength as possible, the lungs should be in good shape. Good lung condition leads to strengthened immune system and self-curing functions.

Our immunity consists of two integral parts: white cells and lymph. They help eradicate germs that attack our body. In particular, white cells, like patrolling policemen, travel throughout the body to kill germs. On the other hand, the lymph, like soldiers stationed at the borders, secures the throat. Tonsils are like camps, since they protect the body from invading viruses. Most contagious pathogens are transmitted from air or water through the gullet or airway. As the base camp, tonsils protect the body from this type of invasion together with the lymph. Thus, healthy tonsils should be able to protect the body from colds, tonsillitis, sore throat, and pneumonia.

The outstanding function of tonsils has been largely ignored in modern medicine, however. The popular belief is that tonsils, like appendix, should be removed before they develop problems. In reality, however, tonsillectomy should be the last resort. We should think twice about having our tonsils removed even when they are seriously swollen, making breathing difficult. Tonsils are commonly believed to be healthy as long as they are not swollen. On the contrary, tonsil conditions vary per individual. If tonsils were to be graded, tonsils that are frequently swollen would get a rating of 50%, those that are swollen and irritated twice or thrice a year, 70%, and those that effectively help prevent colds, tonsillitis, sore throat, and pneumonia, 100%.

If one suffers from tonsillitis, it only means that one’s lymph is fighting pneumonia agents at the tonsils. Healthy tonsils would have successfully defeated such enemies at the mouth or nasal passage.

As the result of extensive clinical research, “Pyun-kang-tang” effectively cures various types of bronchial troubles. This medicine increases lung capacity, strengthens tonsils, and prevents related illnesses.

Our immunity consists of two integral parts: white cells and lymph. They help eradicate germs that attack our body. In particular, white cells, like patrolling policemen, travel throughout the body to kill germs. On the other hand, the lymph, like soldiers stationed at the borders, secures the throat. Tonsils are like camps, since they protect the body from invading viruses. Most contagious pathogens are transmitted from air or water through the gullet or airway. As the base camp, tonsils protect the body from this type of invasion together with the lymph. Thus, healthy tonsils should be able to protect the body from colds, tonsillitis, sore throat, and pneumonia.

All living creatures have two defense systems: immunity, which maintains the healthy condition of the body and eradicates pathogens, and; self-curing function, which regenerates damaged tissues. While these two defense systems may have completely different functions, each is in fact important to the other. In particular, immunity is crucial to the self-curing function. Earlier, I compared them to policemen and soldiers. As policemen and soldiers do both the fighting and rescuing, so do immunity and self-curing function in the body. Therefore, strong immunity is closely linked to the self-curing function.

Rhinitis is also caused by weakened immunity and self-curing function. The field of medicine has continuously been exploring ways of combating such illness. Although substantial investment has been poured into research, a perfect antibiotic or antiphlogistic has yet to be found. Some drug companies imported a spray-type relief, but it could only provide immediate relief and prevent the onset of asthma.

Allow me to give a brief description of my clinical experience vis-a-vis the treatment of rhinitis. I have focused on curing rhinitis using methods cited in “Dong-ui-bo-gam” (translator’s note: medical encyclopedia written in 1596 by famous Korean doctor Huh Jun), with little significant success. One day, I asked myself, “Will ‘Pyun-kang-tang’ be effective?” Rhinitis is very similar to a cold, and I thought of using Pyun-kang-tang as a cure since it strengthens the tonsils and prevents colds.

Although it was just a wild idea, it did work. As I explained earlier, “Pyun-kang-tang” strengthens tonsils and prevents colds and bronchial troubles. Therefore, what is the relationship between “Pyun-kang-tang” and rhinitis? As mentioned earlier, if tonsils are like a military division or a base camp, the nose has a lymph, which is like a subordinate camp to such division. Therefore, if the tonsils are strong, rhinitis cannot develop. Rhinitis has many symptoms; some experience runny nose or unconsciously swallow the discharge. Some even complain of clogged nose, whereas others have dry nose.

Others experience sneezing. Rhinitis occurs only during changing seasons and affects some people. It may also be accompanied by atopic skin problems. Immediately after contracting rhinitis, some experience paranasal sinusitis or tympanitis. If one or both of your parents have suffered from rhinitis, you will also be vulnerable to the disease. The nose is connected to the eyes, ears, and paranasal passage, and inflammation spreads easily. If your tonsils are strong, however, you will develop resistance against rhinitis.

An 11-year old boy showed serious symptoms of rhinitis, snoring loudly with his mouth open while sleeping. After taking “Pyun-kang-tang” regularly, however, his tonsils grew stronger, and he stopped snoring. He also stopped experiencing runny nose. His father also suffered from rhinitis and experienced sneezing. “Pyun-kang-tang” provided him with immediate relief, too.

There are many cases wherein patients with rhinitis improved greatly with regular dosage of “Pyun-kang-tang.” I will explain the mechanism behind its efficacy.

The quest for beauty is as old as time. Standards of beauty differ from culture to culture, however; in some countries, women with long necks or plump women are considered beautiful. Today, slender women are generally regarded as gorgeous. I sometimes feel sorry for women for all the pains they have to go through to lose weight. Another requisite of beauty is fair complexion. Clear, smooth, and fair skin like that of a baby has always been looked upon with admiration. The saying “Beauty is only skin deep” literally means that thin skin is beautiful, but it may also mean that fine skin is a condition to beauty.Under the premise that “healthy skin makes a woman beautiful,” let us think about how healthy lungs lead to greater beauty.

A prerequisite to fine skin is strong and healthy lungs. When I was still in college, I did not understand oriental medicine principles such as “lungs control the skin” and “lungs and colons are like brothers” even after my professor explained them. As I gained experienced through clinical experiments, however, I realized that both lungs and colons discharge wastes, with lungs overseeing such body function. Thus, I grew increasingly certain that lungs that are strong enough to discharge wastes completely from the body can lead to healthier, clearer skin.

The air inhaled through the nostrils reaches the lungs where blood is supplied with oxygen and other vital gases. The lungs discharge the wastes from the blood either through the nostrils or skin surface. Similarly, the food eaten is digested as it goes through the stomach and intestines, and the waste materials are excreted through the colon. Naturally, lungs and colons were likened to brothers. No life was created without contact with air. Thus, the activation of the lungs is one of the rare secrets to vitality.

Regular dosage of “Pyun-kang-tang” increases the lung capacity and strengthens tonsils, thereby preventing tonsillitis and colds. This means that the lymph is doing its job effectively, thanks to the enhancement of the lung function and delivery of energy from the air to the blood circulating in the body. The skin condition also improves, making it glow with health and beauty. This is because the blood is gradually purified,clearing the skin of freckles and spots. In other words, the healthier your lungs are, the more beautiful your skin.

When children catch colds, they first lose appetite since all their energy is channeled toward fighting the illness, leaving little strength for eating and digesting food. Some children feel weak, sweating a lot and feeling sluggish. Their poor immunity grows even weaker, having spent all their energy battling the illness. According to a report, every time children suffer from colds, they lose two weeks of growth period. Therefore, a child’s growth is partially dependent on the prevention of colds.

Babies’ condition weakens upon contracting a cold. The cold affects both their respiratory and digestive systems, afflicting their little bodies. One of the symptoms is greenish or watery stool. Babies with colds discharge wastes more frequently than usual, suffer from indigestion, or vomit. They also sweat excessively. The usual respiratory symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, sputum, etc., aside from fever, loss of strength, and poor appetite. “Pyun-kang-tang” strengthens the lungs and tonsils, preventing colds and other related illness; thus promoting growth.