Vitamin B1 fatigue drip · Myeongdong, Seoul
Garlic Injection in Myeongdong, Seoul
Korea’s classic “garlic shot”, a vitamin B1 (thiamine) drip used for fatigue and jet lag, named after its faint garlic-like taste during infusion.
- Same price as locals
- English-speaking team
- Book on WhatsApp
- 中文 · 日本語
Quick answer
What is the garlic injection?
The garlic injection ( 마늘주사) is a Korean vitamin B1 drip, usually using fursultiamine, a form of thiamine, often combined with other B vitamins. It contains no garlic: the name comes from the mild garlic-like taste or smell some people notice as it enters the bloodstream.
Vitamin B1 helps the body turn food into energy, so the drip is popular in Seoul for fatigue, jet lag and recovery after long days. It supports wellbeing rather than treating disease. For broader nutrient support see vitamin injections.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Yoon Jong-woo , Medical Director, Umi Clinic (Korean-licensed physician) · Updated October 2026. Results vary by person; the doctor explains risks, side effects and alternatives at consultation.
- Session
- 20–30 min drip
- Numbing
- Not needed
- Downtime
- None
- Results
- Some feel more energetic within a day
- Lasts
- Days to about a week
- Pricing
- Same price as locals
Your visit
How Garlic Injection works at Umi
Every visit is doctor-led and explained in English, from the first skin check to aftercare.
- Consult & screening
The doctor checks allergies (especially to thiamine), medications and general health.
- Preparation
An IV line is placed while you sit in a reclining chair.
- Slow drip
The B1 drip runs slowly; a passing garlic taste is normal.
- Aftercare
No downtime; drink water and carry on with your day.
Before & after
How the garlic injection helps with fatigue
Thiamine is a key co-factor in energy metabolism, so topping it up can help some people feel less fatigued, especially after travel.
A brief garlic-like taste is common.
Many feel refreshed.
Energy may feel improved.
Is it right for you?
Who Garlic Injection suits best
Good fit if you…
- Feel tired from jet lag or a long itinerary
- Want a quick, low-cost wellness drip
- Are curious to try a classic Korean clinic treatment
- Want an add-on to a skin visit
Consider another option if…
- You are allergic to thiamine or B vitamins
- You are pregnant — discuss with the doctor first
- You have a serious medical condition causing fatigue — get it assessed
- You dislike garlic-like tastes or smells
Recovery & results
What to expect, step by step
- Same day
Return to your plans immediately.
- Days 1–3
Some feel more energetic.
- About a week
Effect gradually wears off.
- Maintenance
Occasionally during busy or tiring periods.
FAQ
Garlic Injection questions
Does it contain real garlic?
No. It is a vitamin B1 drip; the garlic taste comes from the sulfur in fursultiamine.
Is it safe?
It is generally well tolerated. Allergic reactions to thiamine are rare but possible, so the doctor screens you first.
How quickly does it work?
Some people feel refreshed the same day, though effects vary.
Can I combine it with other drips?
Yes, it is often combined with vitamin C or other vitamins.
Do foreigners pay more?
No. International patients pay the same price as local patients at Umi Clinic.
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Plan your visit
Ask about Garlic Injection in English
Send a photo and your travel dates on WhatsApp — the team replies with a plan and a same-as-locals price.
Umi Clinic (우미의원) · 13 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul · Near Myeongdong Station Exit 6 · Directions & hours
