Ingredient

Ginger

Health is a natural medicinal ingredient used for improving digestion and alleviating inflammation.

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405
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415

MFDS ingredient code M040007

What does it do?

Health is an ingredient extracted from ginger, used for gastrointestinal issues and inflammatory diseases. It is primarily used for relieving indigestion, reducing pain, and lowering fever.

Health promotes gastric motility to aid digestion, reduces inflammatory responses in the body to alleviate pain and fever. It also improves blood circulation, supporting overall bodily functions.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other digestive aids or analgesics, Health is a naturally derived ingredient that tends to have relatively few side effects. Additionally, it exhibits various medicinal effects simultaneously, which is beneficial for alleviating complex symptoms.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

Combined ingredients

Ingredients used together with this ingredient in combination products.

Questions about this ingredient

  • QThe ingredient list states 'health'; what does this mean?

    The term 'health' here refers to the herbal ingredient derived from ginger. It promotes gastrointestinal motility, aiding digestion and reducing inflammation responses to alleviate pain and fever. Since the other ingredients can vary by product, please check the instructions.

    Answers 1 · 2026.09.14

For anything that needs medical judgment, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.