Traditional Chinese Medicine Weight Loss Methods can be achieved through two ways: self-prescribed formulas and pre-made medications.
1. Formula
There are many popular weight loss formulas available. One representative example is as follows: 100g of cassia seed, 15g of fried hawthorn (not dried hawthorn sold in pharmacies), 10g each of hemp seed, radish seed, tangerine peel, 10g of polygonum multiflorum, 5g of licorice, and 5g of bitter orange. The specific method is to prepare the ingredients in a pot the night before, adding water that is three times the volume of the ingredients. The next morning, boil the pot on low heat for about 40 minutes. It's best if the medicinal juice cools down and becomes slightly thick. Take it on an empty stomach and avoid eating within an hour after taking it. This is the dosage for one serving. You can also add water and cook it again in the evening, and take it one hour after dinner. A new batch should be made the following day. This formula is more suitable for people with a hot constitution and has a good effect on promoting bowel movements. It also helps reduce blood lipids and blood pressure. Cassia seed has the function of clearing the liver and improving vision, as well as moisturizing the intestines and promoting bowel movements. Hawthorn can promote blood circulation, dissolve stasis, and aid digestion. Therefore, if you have poor digestion, hawthorn can help improve it. Tangerine peel can promote intestinal movement and reduce fever, so it can be used for people with a hot constitution. Polygonum multiflorum can nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish essence and blood, moisturize the intestines, and relieve toxins. Bitter orange can promote Qi circulation, relieve bloating, and be used for chest and hypochondriac pain, indigestion, and internal accumulation of phlegm and dampness. Licorice can tonify the spleen and stomach, moisten the lungs, stop coughing, clear heat, and detoxify.
2. Pre-made Medications
There are many pre-made medications available on the market that use traditional Chinese medicine formulas, but they are usually sold as health supplements. They can generally be found in most pharmacies.
3. Plant-based Weight Loss Methods
Plant-based weight loss formulas are extracted from plants and do not contain any medicinal ingredients. Green and healthy weight loss formulas mainly contain green tea polyphenols, guarana, seaweed, chitosan, hawthorn, evening primrose oil, etc. They can help people lose weight in a relatively healthy way. Plant extracts are becoming increasingly popular worldwide as a substitute for weight loss drugs. They are derived from the essence of plants and contain no medicinal ingredients, resulting in minimal side effects. The principles behind them are scientific, and the effects are significant. They are also one of the preferred options for healthy weight loss.
