Traditional Chinese medicine for weight loss should balance the five directions of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, soothing the liver and regulating qi, clearing heat and promoting bowel movements, and warming yang and transforming qi. Combined with a reasonable diet and exercise, it can reduce the risk of rebound.
1. Strengthening the spleen and dispelling dampness:

Spleen deficiency and dampness excess type obesity is characterized by heavy limb fatigue and sticky stool, commonly used in combination with Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Coix seed. The 30g decoction of Atractylodes macrocephala can enhance the function of transportation and transportation. Taking poria job's tears porridge every morning for breakfast can continuously promote water and moisture absorption. Clinical data shows that after continuous use for 3 months, the average waist circumference decreases by 7-12 centimeters.
2. Promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis:
Obesity of blood stasis type is often characterized by dull skin and irregular menstruation. It is recommended to combine hawthorn, safflower, and Danshen. Mix 15 grams of hawthorn with 10 grams of cassia seeds to make tea, and drink daily to promote fat breakdown. Local massage with safflower oil can improve microcirculation, and the effect is more significant when combined with brisk walking three times a week.
3. Soothing the liver and regulating qi:

Chaihu, Xiangfu, and Rose are suitable for stress-induced obesity caused by liver depression and qi stagnation. The modified formula of Chaihu Shugan San has an effective rate of 78% for emotional overeating, and combined with abdominal breathing training, it can reduce cortisol levels. Rose tea drinks can stabilize emotions and reduce snack intake.
4. Clearing heat and promoting bowel movements:
gastrointestinal heat type obesity with constipation and bad breath, rhubarb, senna, and cassia seed have clear effects. Using Dahuang Gancao Tang twice a week can clear the intestines and detoxify, while drinking Cassia Seed Goji Berry Tea daily can regulate gut microbiota. Please note that the use of medication for continuous diarrhea should not exceed 2 weeks.
5. Warm Yang and Transform Qi:
Yang deficiency and water retention type obesity, fear of cold and edema, aconite, cinnamon, and dried ginger are worth trying. Zhenwu decoction can increase the basal metabolic rate by 13-17%, and when combined with moxibustion at Guanyuan acupoint, the effect is doubled. Cinnamon powder added to oatmeal Congee can promote the activation of brown fat.

During weight loss, daily intake of dietary fiber rich ingredients such as winter melon, celery, and black fungus, combined with aerobic exercise such as eight dan jin or swimming. Avoid long-term use of traditional Chinese medicine for rapid diarrhea, and maintain physical fitness for 3-6 months. Monitoring changes in body fat percentage on a weekly basis is more valuable as a reference than simply weighing oneself, and ensuring 7 hours of sleep helps with leptin secretion. Tonic Diet recommends alternate consumption of Poria cocos, Chinese yam and sparerib soup, hawthorn and red jujube Congee, combined with Zusanli acupoint massage to consolidate the curative effect.
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