Weight Loss Diet: Spleen-Fortifying and Dampness-Eliminating Qi-Boosting Decoction

Source: The Path to Longevity in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Effects: Transforms phlegm, eliminates dampness, strengthens the spleen, boosts Qi, and treats obesity.

Ingredients: 15 grams of Astragalus (Huang Qi), 15 grams of Stephania (Fang Ji), 15 grams of Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), 15 grams of Ligusticum (Chuan Xiong), 15 grams of Processed Polygonum Multiflorum (Zhi Shou Wu), 30 grams of Alisma (Ze Xie), 30 grams of raw Hawthorn (Shan Zha), 30 grams of Salvia (Dan Shen), 30 grams of Artemisia Capillaris (Yin Chen), 30 grams of Water Buffalo Horn (Shui Niu Jiao), 10 grams of Epimedium (Yin Yang Huo), 9 grams of fresh scallions.

Preparation: Add an appropriate amount of water to the above ingredients and boil for 30-45 minutes. Strain the liquid, add more water, and boil again for about 30 minutes. Strain again and combine both batches of decoction.

Usage: Take 50 milliliters twice daily, in the morning and evening, for 10 to 20 weeks.

Note: Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that "obese people often have phlegm" and "overweight individuals tend to have Qi deficiency." Therefore, treating obesity typically involves transforming phlegm, eliminating dampness, strengthening the spleen, and boosting Qi. This formula can be effective in addressing obesity caused by metabolic and endocrine disorders.