HemoHIM: frequently asked questions

HemoHIM is a herbal dietary supplement sold by the Korean company Atomy. It is a liquid extract of three plant roots — Angelica gigas, Cnidium officinale and peony (Paeonia lactiflora) — in single-serve 20 ml sachets. It is not a medicine.

HemoHIM was developed by the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) together with Kolmar BNH, which manufactures it in South Korea. Atomy sells it through its membership mall.

The active part is an extract of Angelica gigas, Cnidium officinale and Paeonia lactiflora roots. According to the official Atomy US label, a sachet also contains water, honey, corn syrup, fructo-oligosaccharide and small amounts of vitamins C, B1, B2, B5 and B6. Recipes can differ by country.

No. HemoHIM contains no Panax ginseng. Its three herbs are Angelica gigas, Cnidium officinale and peony root.

No. In South Korea it is registered as a health functional food, and in other countries it is sold as a food or dietary supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The official intake is one 20 ml sachet twice a day — for example in the morning and in the evening. You can drink it straight or mixed with water. Always follow the label of the product sold in your country.

The official intake does not require a specific time relative to meals. Many people take it on an empty stomach, but before or after a meal is also fine — taking it consistently matters more than the exact time.

Do not take more than the amount on the label. The human studies used the labelled amount, so there is no evidence that more is better.

Simply take the next sachet at the usual time. Do not take two sachets at once to make up for a missed one.

There is no fixed timeline. The human trials ran for about 8 weeks of daily use, so plan on roughly two months before you judge whether it is worth continuing.

In South Korea, HemoHIM’s extract is recognised as one that “may help improve immune function” and “may help reduce fatigue”. These are support claims for a supplement, not promises of a specific result.

Most studies are laboratory and animal studies. The human studies are small: two KAERI studies on immune markers (38 and 88 participants), an 8-week fatigue trial and an 8-week safety trial (96 adults each). They do not show that HemoHIM prevents or treats any disease.

In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 96 adults with fatigue had lower fatigue scores with HemoHIM than with placebo over 8 weeks. The effect was measured with a questionnaire, and the trial was small.

No. HemoHIM has been studied alongside radiation or chemotherapy only in animals. It is not a cancer treatment. If you are being treated for cancer, ask your oncology team before taking any supplement.

In the published trials it was generally well tolerated, with no clinically significant adverse events. Mild stomach upset can occur, and allergic reactions are possible. Stop taking it and see a doctor if you notice unusual symptoms such as dark urine or yellowing of the skin or eyes.

The Korean label says children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women should avoid it, and Colombia’s regulator does not recommend it under 18. People with a bleeding disorder or who take blood thinners should consult a professional first, as should people with liver disease, an autoimmune disease or an organ transplant.

No study has tested HemoHIM together with any medicine, so the risk is unknown rather than zero. Ask your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you take blood thinners, immunosuppressants or diabetes medicines.

Controlled studies of standardized HemoHIM found no signs of liver damage. In 2021, however, four people in Hong Kong developed liver injury after taking HemoHIM in which methoxsalen, an undeclared prescription drug, was found; whether HemoHIM caused it is debated.

The kidney research on HemoHIM comes from animal studies; there is no human data on kidney health. If you have kidney disease, talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.

Yes. The official Atomy US label lists 20 kcal, 5 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of sugars (2 g added) per sachet; the ingredients include honey and corn syrup. Because of the honey, it must never be given to babies under one year old.

From Atomy’s official online mall in the countries where it is sold — our availability table lists them. You register as a member for free, order there, and Atomy ships the product to you.

The price depends on your country and is set by Atomy. Our availability table lists the member price for one box in each country where we found HemoHIM in October 2026. Always check the current price in the Atomy mall for your country.

In the countries we checked there is no registration fee — Atomy USA states “No Registration Fee” — and we found no monthly purchase requirement. Some countries close inactive accounts; in Europe, one purchase with PV per year keeps the membership active.

No. A consumer membership is only for buying products at the member price. Selling and recruiting are optional.

You may find listings, but they are not Atomy. Atomy’s official FAQ says it does not allow resale on platforms such as Amazon and eBay, and it cannot guarantee or take back those products.

Buy it from Atomy’s official mall and, where available, check the local registration (for example BPOM in Indonesia or INVIMA in Colombia). We know of no official hologram or QR-code check, so be wary of sites that claim one.

No — the US FDA does not approve dietary supplements at all. HemoHIM is sold in the US as a dietary supplement and in South Korea as a registered health functional food.

Not worldwide. In 2021 HemoHIM was withdrawn in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore after methoxsalen, an undeclared prescription drug, was found in samples. When we checked Atomy’s malls in October 2026, it was sold again in Singapore and, as “HemoHIM G”, in Taiwan; it is still not sold in Hong Kong. Colombia warned about unregistered sales in 2021 and confirmed a valid INVIMA registration for Atomy Colombia in 2024. Our availability table shows the status in each country.

No. HemoHIM Shop is an independent site run by a registered Atomy distributor. Orders are placed on Atomy’s own official mall, and we may earn a commission if you register or buy through our links.