Sambekcho (Saururus chinensis)

Useongcho (Houttuynia cordata thumb)

The Useongcho" is a perennial plant and belongs to the Saururaceae" (Sambekchogwa) grouping. It is called Useongcho" because of its unique fishy smell. It is called Yakmomil" in the Korean encyclopedia, and it is strong in both propagation and survival power. According to many medicinal scholars' theses, since it contains such biological active compounds as Decanoilacetaldehyde", Quercitrin", Quercetin" and Kalium" within its leaves, stems and roots, it helps our metabolism to clear the blood and promote the kidney's varied functions. As it is strong in its anti-bacteria, anti-inflammation, anticancer and anti-oxidation action abilities, this plant removes the toxicity from within our body, performs an intestinal cleaning and kills certain bacteria found in our skin, thus helps our skins become white. Furthermore, it has been revealed that Useongcho" has the substance needed for a good medicinal efficacy level to treat diabetes, arthritis, pimples and varied skin related problems. Studies on it still continue. It is noticeable that the research team led by Dr. Gwon Doo-han of the Korea Research Institute of Bio-science and Biotechnology(KRIBB) has recently found a new medicinal substance to treat a cold in Useongcho" a world's first, and it is reportedly at the stage of actual commercialization. It is a truly mysterious plant, and by using it, various functional foods and external application products are now being mass produced.

Gasiogapi

A handful of Ogapi is better to have a box of gold and jade." – Bonchokangmook –
It is classed as Dureup (Japanese angelica trees) along with farmed and wild ginseng. And in line with Jinsang. The trees with five-forked leaves are distributed geographically only in Northeast Asia. It has not only anti-cancer effects but also a function of enhancing immune system in human body,. It is very good for obesity, nervous breakdown, coronary sclerosis, and articular rheumatism. In Dongeubogam", Korean traditional medical book, it is written about 'Gasiogapi' like this. It is warm (a bit cold) in property and it has hot and bitter tastes. It has no poison at all. It strengthens bones and muscles and cures the suffering of backbone and releases the pains of legs.

Hukke tree (Japanese raisintree, Hoveniadulcis)

It is said to cure the hangover in traditional Chinese medicine books (Bonchokangmok, Bonchosupyou, and Dangboncho). The trees grown in Korea have at least three times stronger effect than those in China. Nothing can outdo the ones grown in Korea in terms of healing the hangover. It has unbelievably strong efficacy along with docks fed by sodium, adlay, and red bean. It is best specially for liver-related diseases such as alcohol-driven jaundice, chronic arthritis.