1. Cholesterol-lowering and weight-loss tablets (i.e. Rheum officinale extract)
Take 5 to 10 tablets each time, 2 to 3 times a day, 30 minutes before meals. Adjust the dosage based on the desired frequency of bowel movements, which should be 1 to 2 times per day. From 1989 to 1996, doctors treated 450 cases of obesity with Rheum officinale extract tablets. The outpatient weight loss rate was 90%, while the inpatient weight loss rate was 9%. Among the cases with weight loss of more than 10 kilograms, there were 370 cases, including 18 cases with weight loss of more than 25 kilograms. This treatment also set new national records for weight loss, including 70 kilograms, 62.5 kilograms, 50 kilograms, 47.5 kilograms, and 4.5 kilograms. Animal experiments have shown that this medication can: ① slow down gastric motility and prolong the retention time of food in the stomach; ② accelerate intestinal excretion and reduce fat absorption; ③ decrease the activity of fat cells and dissolve localized fat deposits. It also has the ability to regulate fat metabolism, both internally and externally, by inducing a 54% increase in LIL receptor mRNA levels, affecting the expression of LIL receptor proteins, improving insulin receptor binding capacity, reducing insulin resistance, enhancing the biological effects of insulin, and improving glucose and lipid metabolism disorders. Experimental results have shown that Rheum officinale extract tablets have similar weight loss effects to phentermine.
2. Rheum officinale, take 6 to 12 grams per day, decoct with water and consume.
Suitable for obese individuals with dry and solid stools.
3. Fat-reducing weight loss tea
Take 2 grams of Rheum officinale and 6 grams of green tea. Brew the two ingredients with boiling water. Take 1 dose per day, replacing regular tea. This tea has the effects of clearing heat, purging fire, promoting bowel movements, reducing stagnation, and removing fat. It is suitable for obesity and hyperlipidemia.
4. Sanqi Rheum officinale drink
Take 1.5 grams of Sanqi powder and decoct with fresh Rheum officinale. Drink the decoction 3 times a day, while also controlling a high-fat diet. This drink has the effects of dispersing accumulation, resolving stasis, and cleansing the stomach and intestines. It is used to treat simple obesity. Rheum officinale has been proven to contain effective components for reducing blood lipids, and Sanqi has been reported to have lipid-lowering effects. According to reports, this formula was used to treat 14 patients, 4 of whom were between the ages of 25 and 30, 8 between 31 and 40, and 2 between 41 and 45. All patients underwent various Western medical examinations to rule out endocrine and other diseases. One patient had varying degrees of elevated blood lipids. The results showed that 12 cases achieved significant weight loss (more than 2.5 kilograms in 2 months of treatment, with disappearance of accompanying symptoms), 2 cases were ineffective, and the overall effective rate was 85.7%.
5. Take 10 grams of Rheum officinale, 10 grams of Cassia angustifolia, and 6 grams of Sanqi. Decoct with water and consume. Take 1 dose per day, divided into 2 servings. This formula is used to treat simple obesity.
6. Qingtong drink
Take 10 grams of Rhizoma Coptidis, 10 grams of Cassia angustifolia, 10 grams of Rheum officinale, 12 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, 12 grams of Prunella vulgaris, and 12 grams of Semen Cassiae. Decoct with water and consume. Take 1 dose per day, divided into 3 servings. This drink has the effects of clearing the stomach, promoting bowel movements, cooling the blood, and moisturizing the intestines. It is suitable for simple obesity with a pattern of spleen and stomach heat, accompanied by overeating and constipation. If there is also fatigue and shortness of breath, add Huangqi or Dangshen (15 grams); if there is dry mouth and tongue, add Maidong (10 grams) and Huangjing (10 grams); if there is dizziness and headache, add Chrysanthemum or Wild Chrysanthemum (10 grams); if there is difficulty in urination, add Plantago asiatica (15 grams) and Pig Poan (12 grams); if there is excessive phlegm, add Almond (10 grams) and Eriobotrya japonica (10 grams); if there is gastric fullness, add Rose (10 grams); if there is lower back pain and weak legs, add Ligustrum lucidum (15 grams) and Eucommia ulmoides (10 grams).
7. Fat-reducing and tonifying tablets
Take 12 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, 12 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 6 grams of Cnidium monnieri, 10 grams of Curcuma longa, 10 grams of Cyperus rotundus, and 10 grams of Rheum officinale. Grind the ingredients into powder, make them into sugar-coated pills. Take 3 to 4 grams each time, half an hour before meals, with warm water. Take 1 course of treatment for 1 month, and depending on the condition, can continue for 2 to 3 courses. This formula has the effects of tonifying deficiency, dispelling excess, and harmonizing the body's functions. It is used to treat simple obesity. Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Cnidium monnieri are good at tonifying the spleen and stomach; Curcuma longa and Cyperus rotundus are good at regulating blood and qi; Rheum officinale can relieve gastric heat and reduce dampness. Together, they have the effects of tonifying deficiency, dispelling excess, and harmonizing the body's functions. According to reports, this formula was clinically observed in 50 cases. After treatment, there were 32 cases with significant weight loss (more than 1.5 kilograms), 11 cases with effective weight loss (1.2 kilograms), and 3 cases with no effect (less than 1 kilogram). The overall effective rate was 94%.
8. Rheum officinale and Ze Xie Pills
Take 60 grams of Rheum officinale, 60 grams of Alisma orientale, 60 grams of Prunus persica, 30 grams of Cassia angustifolia, 30 grams of Rehmannia glutinosa, and 900 grams of fresh Mountain Poria. Steam the fresh Mountain Poria until cooked, remove the seeds, dry it, and then grind it together with the other herbs. Sieve the powder through a 120-mesh sieve and make it into water pills. Take 9 grams 3 times a day, after meals. 3 months is considered one course of treatment. During the treatment, check blood lipids once a month, and do an ultrasound and liver function test after 3 months. Also pay attention to adjusting the diet, eat more fruits, soy products, and garlic, and avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods. Increase exercise to achieve the goal of reducing cholesterol and losing weight. This formula has the effects of removing dampness, resolving phlegm, activating blood circulation, and healing scars. It is used to treat fatty liver and obesity.
