S CAPSULE & CUSTOM DECOCTION
S-Capsule or Custom Decoction?
What's the difference?
The Custom Decoction is also a herbal diet medicine that helps reduce weight and body fat through appetite control and metabolic support. Both are decided after consultation, and we recommend the right form for your lifestyle and health
S-Capsule
A tailored capsule prescription given after consultation
- Features
- Easy to carry and take
- Consider when
- Easy daily use matters most
ACRO Custom Decoction
A liquid prescription prepared for each person after consultation
- Features
- Finely adjusted ingredients and doses
- Consider when
- When health and accompanying symptoms must be considered together
WHEN TO CONSIDER
In cases like these,
the Custom Decoction can be considered
- 01
If you take other medication or have a condition
“I have a chronic condition. Can I take herbal diet medicine?”
We check your health and medications to decide whether to prescribe and which herbs to use
- 02
If sleep, fatigue, digestion or bowel habits are also a concern
“Whenever I diet, I sleep poorly and my stomach feels off”
We check how your body is doing during weight loss and prescribe for how you feel now
- 03
When previous herbal diet medicine was uncomfortable
“A medicine I took before gave me bad palpitations”
We review your past experience and symptoms and adjust ingredients and doses
- 04
When capsules are hard to take
“Swallowing capsules is hard for me”
If you'd prefer a liquid form, the Custom Decoction can be considered after consultation
Matching one of these doesn't mean you must take the Custom Decoction. The right form is decided after consultation
CUSTOM PRESCRIPTION
Ingredients and doses,
adjusted to your body
What we check in consultation
- Health
- Accompanying symptoms
- Current medications
- Past experience
- Body composition & routine
- Pulse & tongue diagnosis
What's set for each person
- IngredientsMatched to your condition and symptoms,
We choose the types and combination of herbs needed - DoseMatched to your weight, condition and response,
we set each herb's dose precisely
QUALITY & PREPARATION
Prepared to each person's prescription with quality-controlled herbs
ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic uses standardized herbal ingredients quality-controlled by manufacturers certified under Korea's MFDS hGMP.
- hGMP quality-controlled herbs
- Prepared at a specialized off-site dispensary
- Prepared to each person's prescription
AFTER PRESCRIPTION
Even after prescribing,
we check how your body responds
01
Consultation
We check your health, lifestyle, current medications
and past experience02
Prescription & preparation
Based on the consultation,
we set ingredients and doses and prepare it03
Dosing guidance
Considering your routine,
we explain when and how to take it04
Progress check
We check weight, appetite, condition and any discomfort,
and adjust the next prescription if needed
After each progress check, it leads back to prescription and preparation, and the cycle repeats
FAQ
About the Custom Decoction
Frequently asked questions
Written by ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic doctors · Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul
Last updated 2026.10.18
Q01How do the S-Capsule and Custom Decoction differ?
Both are decided after consultation. The S-Capsule is an easy-to-carry capsule, while the Custom Decoction is a liquid decoction whose ingredients and doses are adjusted more finely to your health and symptoms
Q02What effects can I expect from the Custom Decoction?
It helps regulate appetite and portion size and supports metabolism, helping reduce weight and body fat together with diet and lifestyle care. We also watch your condition and symptoms during weight loss. Expected changes vary by individual
Q03Can I consult if I'm taking other medication?
Yes. We review your medications and conditions at the first visit and decide whether to prescribe and which herbs to use
Q04What if I feel discomfort while taking it?
Please talk with our doctors before changing the amount or stopping on your own. We check your symptoms and adjust ingredients or doses if needed
Q05Can I switch from the S-Capsule to the Custom Decoction?
After checking your progress and any discomfort in consultation, the form can be changed if needed. Switching from the Custom Decoction to the S-Capsule is also decided together in consultation
Q06How long do I take the Custom Decoction?
The duration depends on your goal and progress and is set together in consultation. We decide whether to continue or change the prescription as we check progress
CONSULTATION
S-Capsule or Custom Decoction?
Find out which suits you
We review your health, lifestyle and past weight-loss experience
and recommend the right form
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