Generally, we drink traditional Chinese medicine to treat certain diseases or regulate the body. In fact, some traditional Chinese medicines are also helpful for weight loss. Of course, different people have different situations, so the traditional Chinese medicines for weight loss are also different. This requires professional Chinese pharmacists to prepare the medicine. So what are the methods of Chinese herbal medicine to lose weight? What Chinese herbal medicines are suitable for people with different physiques to lose weight?

1. Methods of losing weight with Chinese herbal medicines

1. Method of harmonizing the stomach and eliminating cellulite

Physical obesity is mostly due to excessive sweetness and fat, and sticky grease first blocks the body. The stomach is often full and distended, with sour vomiting, foul taste, and greasy tongue coating. Early use of hawthorn, barley sprouts, radish seeds and other medicines can harmonize the stomach and aid digestion, which is very useful. Herbal medicine has long been recorded in the herbal medicine for eliminating fat and dirt. Traditionally, there are prescriptions such as Jiao Sanxian and Baohe Wan, which are commonly used in pediatrics, especially in traditional Chinese medicine. Commercially available hawthorn fruits, hawthorn cakes, and hawthorn bags are sweet and delicious, can be carried around, and are convenient to take. Fresh radish is very refreshing when eaten raw or fried. It can be regarded as the simplest food therapy for reducing fat and losing weight.

2. Method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis

In obese people, too much fat in the blood can easily cause arteriosclerosis, especially heart and cerebrovascular diseases. Drugs that promote blood circulation and promote blood stasis can dilate coronary arteries, increase blood flow, lower blood lipids, prevent plaque formation and promote its regression. For those who are obese and have blood stasis, amenorrhea, or have purple petechiae on their tongue, the method of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis can not only lower fat and lose weight, but also cure diseases. It is the best of both worlds. Commonly used drugs for activating blood circulation, promoting blood stasis, and lowering lipids: Angelica sinensis, Chuanxiong rhizome, and the ancient formula Bergamot Powder are good at activating blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain, so they are the first choice. Salvia miltiorrhiza is a common medicine for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Red peony root and Millet Spatholobus can activate blood circulation and relax muscles, and are mostly suitable for those with blood stasis and blocked meridians. Panax notoginseng and Puhuang are good at activating blood circulation and relieving pain, and are often used for people with stasis and stinging pain. Commercially available Salvia miltiorrhiza buns, Compound Salvia miltiorrhiza buns, Guanxin No. 1 prescription, Guanxin No. 2 prescription, etc. all have the effect of activating blood circulation, promoting blood stasis, and lowering lipids.

3. The method of widening the chest and reducing phlegm

There is an argument in Chinese medical literature that "fat people have more phlegm". This kind of phlegm obviously refers to the turbid phlegm caused by obesity, that is, excess fat. Clinical findings in obese people include shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, and slippery tongue coating when moving. Some people have heavy phlegm and fire, have an irritable temperament, and are prone to losing temper and irritation, resulting in high blood pressure, bloated head, ringing and painful brain, restless sleep, yellow and greasy tongue coating, and dry and hard stools. Multiple heart and cerebrovascular diseases. When encountering these diseases and syndromes, the method of widening the chest and resolving phlegm is most appropriate. Commonly used drugs such as: Trichosanthes trichosanthes, known as Gualou in ancient times, is the main medicine for widening the chest and resolving phlegm. Commercially available Trichosanthes trichosanthes buns are made of this medicine. It can lower blood lipids and is especially good at treating coronary heart disease. Trichosanthes trichosanthes also has the effect of moistening the intestines, which is especially suitable for those with internal phlegm-fire and difficulty in defecation. Xiebai means small garlic, which is often used together with Trichosanthes trichosanthes in clinical practice. The famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing of the Han Dynasty used Gualou Xiebai decoction to treat chest pain and heartache, and it has been used for thousands of years. Both Citrus aurantium and Citrus aurantium husk can widen the chest and reduce phlegm. Combined with tangerine peel and Pinellia ternata, it is a gallbladder decoction. It is commonly used to treat obesity, heavy phlegm and dampness, palpitations, insomnia and other diseases. Pinellia ternata can reduce phlegm, relieve stomach vomiting, and combined with tangerine peel, is the main ingredient of Erchen Decoction. Traditionally used as the main prescription for resolving phlegm and dampness. It is used clinically to treat various phlegm syndromes, including vomiting and phlegm, coughing with excessive phlegm, dizziness, and palpitations. After consulting the prescription book, it turns out that it was transformed from Wendan Decoction. Tangerine peel is orange peel and has a fragrant smell. It can not only harmonize and regulate qi, but also reduce phlegm and lipids. Commercially available tangerine peel plums, orange peel strips, etc. are indeed very delicious and are also good products for dietary fat reduction.

4. Method of soothing the liver and promoting gallbladder

Bile can digest fat. People suffering from hepatitis, cholecystitis, and liver and gallstones have insufficient bile secretion and often do not like to eat greasy meat. If they are not careful, eating by mistake can cause illness. The method of soothing the liver and promoting gallbladder is indispensable for hepatobiliary diseases, especially for patients with fatty liver. I often use this method to achieve good results.

Commonly used drugs that soothe the liver and promote choleretics such as Yincheng, which is a special medicine used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat jaundice, has a good choleretic effect. Curcuma, turmeric, and turmeric are drugs from the same family. They can soothe the liver, promote choleretics, and lower lipids. They are often used in conjunction with Artemisia chinensis. Commercially available platinum pills are made of turmeric and alum. They are Chinese patent medicines that soothe the liver and promote gallbladder, lower lipids and resolve phlegm, and have the ability to dissolve stones. Bupleurum soothes the liver powder (bupleurum, citrus aurantium, peony, licorice, cyperus rotundus, tangerine peel) can be used as a commonly used prescription, which can be added or subtracted according to the disease. Cassia seeds can clear the liver and improve eyesight. Drinking it as tea often has the effect of purging liver fire and lowering blood lipids.

5. Diuresis and Dampness Method

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that excessive dampness produces phlegm, and abnormal metabolism of water and dampness easily mixes with blood. Clear and turbidity are not distinguished, and blood lipids increase.

Using the diuretic and dampness method to lower fat and lose weight is the most stable method. A patient suffering from obesity-related hypertension was asked to eat winter melon porridge every day without interruption for three meals a day. Materia Medica literature says: Winter melon has a diuretic effect, and has a record of being "a taboo for thin people". After eating winter melon porridge, the patient urinates more frequently, 5 to 6 times a day. One month later, I lost 5 kilograms in weight and my blood pressure stabilized. I felt very happy. Both winter melon seeds and winter melon peel can be decoctioned and taken regularly. Just use the waste. Alisma is a commonly used drug for diuresis and dampness, and recent research also has lipid-lowering effects. Tea tree root and corn silk both have diuretic properties and can be used as lipid-lowering medicine.

6. Laxative method

Obese people are mostly strong and strong. If you have constipation, you must use laxative method to excrete fat, evil and turbidity. . Commonly used drugs are: Rhubarb is the main drug for laxatives and can quickly reduce fat and lose weight. Polygonum cuspidatum can not only relieve diarrhea but also relieve blood stasis, second only to rhubarb. Polygonum multiflorum can nourish blood and moisturize the intestines. Obese people with blood deficiency, intestinal dryness and constipation can take it regularly. The commercially available Shouwubao is made from this medicine, which not only lowers blood lipids, but also blackens beard and hair, and also has anti-aging effects.

2. Principle of sleep weight loss method

1. The more you sleep, the less you eat

Believe it or not, when you feel tired time, you will eat more. When women are deprived of sleep time, it will lead to an increase in growth hormone in the body, which is what we call leptin. When leptin levels increase, your appetite will increase and you will naturally consume more calories. . Therefore, when your sleep time increases, your caloric intake will also decrease!

2. The more you sleep, the less fat will accumulate

Adequate sleep can promote metabolism, eliminate edema, and stimulate growth hormone to guide the body to convert fat into energy. This also You can easily maintain a slim figure. When the human body is sleeping, the body's functions tend to slow down, but the metabolic function will still continue, and the calories accumulated in the body will continue to be burned, which will naturally reduce the accumulation of fat!

3. The more you sleep, the more energetic you will be

It is a well-known fact that the more you sleep, the more energetic you will be. However, being energetic can actually help you lose weight. Because when you are energetic, you will be more willing to spend more time exercising, which will consume more calories.

What kind of sleep helps to lose weight

1. Regular work and rest time

Many young people nowadays have very irregular work and rest time, especially on weekends or holidays. , always like to stay up late to sleep. This is a very unhealthy lifestyle habit that will hinder the effect of sleeping to lose weight. If you want to have good sleep, your work and rest time must be adjusted well and must be regular. Whether you are working or taking a break, you must develop a good habit of working and resting on time.

2. Proper exercise

Exercise is the best way to lose weight. If you want to sleep well at night, the editor recommends that you exercise in the afternoon and have a regular schedule in the afternoon. Aerobic exercise is very helpful in improving the quality of sleep at night.

3. Don’t eat before going to bed

It is best to eat dinner 4 hours before going to bed. Except for dinner, it is best not to eat late-night snacks. Eating and drinking heavily before going to bed has always been a taboo for losing weight, and you should drink less water. In addition, some bad habits should also be changed, such as eating while watching TV online, which can easily accumulate fat, and eating too much before going to bed can easily make people excited and make it even harder to sleep. This will directly affect the effect of sleep weight loss!

Tips for weight loss and beauty sleep

1. Try to increase your sleep time

Try to end your evening work early, such as sending emails to friends or cleaning the living room. , which allows you to get more sleep time. Need some encouragement? If you increase your sleep by just one hour per day (say, 6-7 hours a night), you can lose 14 pounds per year.

2. Remind yourself that it’s time to sleep

You can’t control when you wake up (the damn 7:30 alarm clock in the morning!), but you can set the alarm clock , remind yourself that it’s time to go to bed and let your brain and body get adequate rest. An alarm clock can also wake you up.

Based on the time you want to wake up, subtract 7.5 hours to set your alarm clock.

Therefore, if you want to get up at 7:30 in the morning, then you need to set the alarm clock at 12:00 in the evening (or set it an hour earlier, so that you can get ready and relax early) to remind yourself that it is time Went to bed.

3. Take some "sedatives"

You can try to take in some calcium and magnesium, which can soothe the nervous system and have a natural sleep-inducing effect. Intake amounts may be: 600 mg for calcium and 400 mg for magnesium.

4. Bring darkness

A dark, quiet and cool environment (temperature between 60-68 degrees Fahrenheit) is the best sleeping environment. In addition, light can wake people up, so make sure there are shades or curtains (or an eye mask) to block the light. If possible, remove light-emitting electronic equipment from the room, such as televisions and computers. Darkness causes the body to produce more anti-melanotic hormones, which promote sleep.

5. Use a comfortable approach

Stress can mess up your routine. Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, guided imagery, meditation and progressive muscle relaxation exercises to remove stress and return to sleep. Or, you can listen to soft music and take a hot bath before going to bed. When your entire body is relaxed, your heartbeat and breathing will slow down, preparing your body for sleep.

Correct posture for weight loss and sleep

1. Fetal shape (41%)

Sleeping posture can relax the muscles of the whole body, which is harmful to internal organs, such as the heart and gastrointestinal tract. and minimal pressure on the bladder. However, when sleeping on your back, the base of the tongue relaxes and falls backward, blocking the throat and affecting the smoothness of the respiratory tract.

2. Log type

When sleeping, place one side of your body on the bed and keep your hands close to your body. This type of person has an easy-going personality, likes to be among people, and will trust strangers, but may be easily deceived.

3. Desire type

Yoga sleeping position: Stretch your limbs while sleeping. People of this type like fashion, taste, and live a comfortable life. The body types are all slim.