Samjiguyeopcho, Ikmocho, Chamdanggui... Commemorative Stamps Issued for Medicinal Plants

Korea Post, 492,000 Stamps Sold Starting from the 10th

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The Korea Post under the Ministry of Science and ICT will issue 492,000 commemorative stamps featuring four medicinal plants native to Korea?Samjiguyeopcho, Ikmocho, Indongdeonggul, and Chamdanggui?on the 10th.

Issued to reexamine the value of medicinal plants that contributed to the development of Korean traditional medicine, these ‘Medicinal Plants’ commemorative stamps are characterized by butterfly-shaped perforations between the stamps, harmonizing beautifully with the flowers.

is a wildflower with a stem divided into three branches, each bearing three leaves, totaling nine leaves, growing up to 30?40 cm. It is used as an herbal medicine for restoring energy, overcoming infertility, and aiding bowel movements due to its effects such as tonifying the body, strengthening yang, and removing dampness.

has diamond-shaped leaves deeply divided into three parts, and a square-shaped stem, growing up to 1 meter. It is especially good for blood circulation and effective for women’s menstrual pain, irregular menstruation, and infertility caused by these conditions.

grows about 3?4 meters tall, with long oval leaves arranged oppositely. It is excellent for reducing fever and relieving pain, beneficial for colds, and also effective for severe wounds or boils, used as a treatment.

grows about 1?2 meters tall, and its root, commonly called ‘Danggui,’ is used as a sedative and tonic. It helps circulate stagnant blood and supports blood circulation, effective for hemorrhoids, anemia, and other conditions.

You can purchase these stamps by visiting a nearby post office or applying through the Internet Post Office.

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