🩺 Clinical Applications
- ⚖️ Obesity with excess appetite and constant cravings
- 📈 Obesity with elevated glucose and cholesterol levels
💊 Western Therapeutic Actions
- ⚡ Boosts energy and promotes well-being
- 🔥 Speeds up metabolism to burn fat and excess weight
- 🚫 Suppresses appetite to reduce unnecessary food intake
- 💧 Mild diuretic effect to eliminate water retention
🧧 Chinese Therapeutic Actions
- 🌡️ Clears Stomach heat
- 🚽 Cleanses the bowels
- ♻️ Detoxifies residual toxins
📦 Dosage Instructions
💊 Take 3–4 capsules on an empty stomach
🕒 Best taken 30 minutes before meals with a large glass of water
⛔ No food/snacks after dinner — avoid eating 3–4 hours before bedtime
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
- 🍵 Green tea (Cha Ye) contains natural caffeine
- 🚼 Contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing
- ❗ Discontinue use once the desired effect is achieved
- ⚖️ California Warning (re: Da Huang / Rhubarb Root):
“This product contains Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei). Read and follow directions carefully. Do not use if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools, or abdominal pain as it may worsen these conditions. Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.”
🥗 Nutrition Guidelines
✅ Recommended Foods
- 🌾 Complex carbs: tofu, potatoes, sesame seeds, beans, brown rice, whole grains
- 🥦 Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
- 💧 6–8 glasses of water daily
- 🍵 Tea (pu-er, green, oolong, black) helps flush oils from intestines
❌ Foods to Reduce or Avoid
- 🍔 Red meat, fatty or fried foods
- 🍩 Processed and sugary foods: soda, pastries, candy, etc.
🍽️ Eating Habits
- 🍴 Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day
- 🧘 Eat slowly and chew thoroughly
📚 From The Tao of Nutrition by Dr. Maoshing Ni & Cathy McNease
- 🌾 Use quinoa instead of other grains (except amaranth)
- 🍡 Small portions of sweet rice cake (mochi) can be very filling
- 🥣 Choose spelt and oat bran cereals
- 🚫 Eliminate all refined starches
🧘♀️ Lifestyle Instructions
🏃 Exercise
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💪 A regular exercise routine is essential
→ Stimulates glands, boosts energy, improves metabolism, reduces fat -
🚿 Shower massage technique for fat loss:
- Use a luffa in circular motion: toes → heart, fingers → heart
- Follow TCM channels for better effect
- Focus extra time on areas with more fat deposits
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🛁 After the shower:
- 🥵 Soak in hot bath (42°C / 108°F) to stimulate metabolism
- 🚰 Drink a glass of water after bathing
- ❄️ Finish with a cold rinse (20–30 seconds) to tighten muscle tone
- ⚠️ For those with weak wei qi or who get sick easily:
→ Avoid sudden temperature changes — gradually decrease water temp
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only.
🚫 Do not self-prescribe herbal formulas.
👨⚕️ Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new supplement or treatment.
📚 Adapted from Clinical Manual of Oriental Medicine: An Integrative Approach
(3rd ed., 2016, Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine)