Purpose: A survey was conducted to investigate the intake pattern of health food by using questionnaire. Methods: This study was carried out to patients visiting OB&GY clinic in Jaseng and Dongseo hospital of oriental medicine during 2005.3.4-2005.5.13. Results: 1. Among the 114 respondents, most respondents(66.6%) were located between 3rd and 4th decade. 2. Among the respondents, 107(93.9%) persons had the experience of intake of health foods and 7(6.1%) persons not. 3. Among the health foods, the natural foods(48.0%) were most frequently taken. 4. Two major reasons for the intake of the health food were ``for relieving easy fatigability``(24.8%) and ``for the prevention of disease``(23.0%). 5. Most respondents felt that the effects of health foods were ``intermideate``(65.8%). Positive responses to the effect were 24.6%, and negative ones were 3.5%. 6. The discussion with medical personnel about taking health foods was present in fractionary population(13.2%). 7. Among 107 respondents who had taken health food, 7 respondents(6.1%) experienced side effect of health food. Side effects were gastrointestinal disturbance in 4 cases, dermatologic problems in 2 cases. Conclusion: A study on analysis of health food in Oriental Medicine is necessary to make a guide for efficient use of that.