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jdog2050
Joined: 17 Dec 2006
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 Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:20 pm Post subject: Korean equivalent to Theraflu? |
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Nierlisse
Joined: 11 Oct 2008
Location: South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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My co-teacher gave me a drink today for my cold. It says 쌍화 on the bottle. I guess there are a bunch of herbs and such in it; I don't know for sure but I do know it tastes pretty awful. The only word in English is "star anise" which would explain the psuedo-licorice stench/taste. She also said there was ginseng in it.
Most pharmacists (at least the ones I've been to) can speak some English. I don't know if mine is a general "sick" drink or just for colds, but they should have something similar for you. |
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dharma bum
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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| you can buy the actual stuff at a pharmacy near noksapyeong station if you're interested... |
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wylies99
Joined: 13 May 2006
Location: I'm one cool cat!
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| Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 12:26 am Post subject: |
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| Today, I noticed Theraflu at the pharmacy in the E-mart at Yongsan Station. It's on the bottom floor across from the checkout. |
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ChinaBoy
Joined: 17 Feb 2007
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| Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 1:23 am Post subject: |
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| It's also at I Love Cookie. |
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coralreefer_1
Joined: 19 Jan 2009
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I had a doctor tell me once to go home and drink 2 shots of soju that have had 1/3 of a teaspoon of red pepper flakes added to it..haha.
The tea 쌍화 seems to be a more common approach. The version I have is a tube of powder like the instant coffee..just mix with hot water and drink.
Tastes like crap but I can say it will surely open up clogged sinuses. |
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