hotuksin
Hotuksin is a traditional Korean herbal medicine composed primarily of the dried roots of *Cynanchum wilfordii* (also known as *Cynanchum auriculatum*), commonly referred to as "hotuk" or "wild foxglove." The name "hotuksin" combines the Korean term *hotuk* (호두, meaning "wild foxglove") with the suffix *-sin* (신), which often denotes a medicinal preparation in traditional East Asian pharmacology.
This herb has been used in Korean traditional medicine (known as *hangwa* or *hanbang*) for centuries, particularly
The active compounds in hotuksin include iridoid glycosides, such as loganin and secologanin, which are believed
In Korea, hotuksin is sometimes marketed as a dietary supplement or ingredient in herbal remedies, though regulatory