Spleen-strengthening type
Target: Some people are obese just because of Qi deficiency and need to strengthen the spleen. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that qi deficiency will cause the spleen to function abnormally. Replenishing qi will allow normal metabolism, and you will naturally lose weight.
Medicinal materials used:
Coix is ??neutral in nature and diuretic. Because of its mild nature and slow effect, it is mostly eaten with other medicinal materials or food.
Scutellaria baicalensis has a sweet taste and slightly warm nature. It can nourish the body and replenish qi, diuretic and reduce swelling. It has no lipid-lowering effect, but in traditional Chinese medicine theory, qi deficiency requires replenishing qi to enhance the body's metabolic efficiency. Scutellaria baicalensis can also enhance immune function.
Poria cocos is sweet in taste and neutral in nature. It tonifies the spleen and is a diuretic, which can lower blood sugar, calm down, replenish qi, and enhance immune function.
Qi-regulating type
Object: To regulate the flow of "Qi" so that it flows smoothly in the liver. "Liver stagnation harms the spleen", which makes it easy for young women to gain weight naturally. Most common symptoms include chest tightness, stomach bloating, mood swings, and serious menstrual disorders.
Medicinal materials used:
Tangerine peel can help digestion, eliminate phlegm, and regulate qi. It is not very effective when used alone to lose weight.
Rose flowers can also regulate qi and have little side effects. They must be combined with other weight loss herbs.
Yin-nourishing type
Target: The elderly are prone to obesity, and traditional Chinese medicine focuses on nourishing yin. Elderly people are prone to dizziness, poor sleep quality, backache, dry mouth, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this is due to insufficient yin blood. In addition to replenishing blood, these patients also need to activate blood circulation.
Medicinal materials used:
Polygonum multiflorum, which lowers blood lipids and replenishes blood, has a good effect on obesity in the elderly.
Salvia miltiorrhiza has a slight blood-tonifying effect and can activate blood circulation. It has the effect of lowering cholesterol and blood lipids. It is also effective for coronary heart disease and angina pectoris, and can also improve circulation.
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