Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. In the absence of effective treatment, prevention is considered the best measure to deal with this affliction. Researchers have recently shown that traditional Korean medicine Uwhangchungsimwon (UCW), a multi-component herbal product, is effective in helping prevent strokes.
But first, let’s look at what UCW is.
Similar to Niuhuang Qingxin Wan (bovine bezoar heart-clearing pill) in traditional Chinese medicine, UCW also originates in effective classical prescriptions handed down from ancient times.
It is composed of various herbs, including bezoar (gallstones of bovine gallbladder) and musk (dried secretion from mature male musks’ glands). Since bezoar and musk are extremely rare and expensive, they were only used in the imperial court in ancient times….