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Ryukakusan

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Ryukakusan

A Throat Medicine Used in Japan for Over 200 Years.

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The throat medicine “Ryukakusan” has been used for over 200 years in Japan to treat coughs and sore throats.
The main ingredients are herbal remedies (plants with medicinal properties) such as platycodon and senega. The active ingredients, which include these herbal remedies, act directly on the affected parts of the throat to help weakened pilus movement (when harmful substances enter the throat, the pilus helps to expel viruses), break up phlegm, soothe coughs, and relieve other symptoms.
The herbal medicine treats the throat directly when taken without water.
Ryukakusan is also known for its gentle effects, a trait unique to herbal medicines.

Highlights

  • Made with herbal remedies.
  • Take without water, and refrain from eating or drinking for 20-30 minutes after taking.
  • Does not contain drowsiness-inducing ingredients.
  • Does not contain sugar, so can be taken before bed.

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  • Ryukakusan

    Ryukakusan

  • Take using the included spoon

    Take using the included spoon

  • Ryukakusan is also known for its gentle effects, a trait unique to herbal medicines.

    Ryukakusan is also known for its gentle effects, a trait unique to herbal medicines.

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    Ryukakusan is a well-known Japanese throat care product, suitable for everyday use when your throat feels dry or itchy or your voice is hoarse. Many drugstores in Taiwan also carry imported versions, so it's easy to buy. I usually keep some at the office and take a small spoonful to soothe my throat after talking too much.

  • 王小鈞
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    Whenever I go to Japan, older relatives always tell me, “Don’t forget to buy Ryukakusan for me!”

    I used to think it was just a must-buy for tourists, but once I got to Japan, I realized that a lot of Japanese people carry a pack around with them too. Ryukakusan has been around since the Edo period and has over 200 years of history. It’s a classic throat-soothing and cough medicine that many households keep on hand.

    When my throat feels dry or I’ve been talking too much, taking a packet really helps. No wonder friends and family always ask me to bring some back. These days, if I go to Japan and don’t bring a few boxes of Ryukakusan back to Taiwan, it feels like I missed one of my shopping missions!

  • Kay Lin
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    Just two spoonfuls make it easy to cough up phlegm.

  • 高朗
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    I didn't know before, so I always took it with just water.

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Details

Name in Japanese
龍角散
Contents & Price
20g 780 yen, 43g 1,400 yen, 90g 2,260 yen
※Prices may vary by shop.
Manufacturer
Ryukakusan Co., Ltd.
Official Website
Official Website (English)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa