Concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Overweight and Obesity
The traditional medicine of East Asia provides many safe and effective methods for weight and fat reduction, including the use of herbal medicines, acupuncture techniques, thread embedding, and needle embedding. At the same time, the supplementation of traditional medicinal food plays a role in reducing fat and restoring the balance of yin and yang in the body.
Habits of little movement such as lying or sitting for long periods can lead to blocked air circulation and hinder the metabolic process, leading to fat accumulation and obesity. Strong emotions such as excessive joy, sadness, or anger can also cause blood stagnation, disrupting the regulation of the liver and spleen, affecting metabolism and leading to excess fat accumulation.
Obesity usually occurs when there is an imbalance between the weak (inside) element and the strong (outside) element, related to the depletion of basic energy in organs such as the spleen, liver, gallbladder, lungs, and heart. At a mild level, patients can function normally.
At a moderate to severe level, patients may feel fatigue, heat in the body, excessive sweating, anxiety, a feeling of emptiness in the chest, bloating, back pain, constipation, decreased sexual function, and women may experience menstrual disorders.
To treat overweight and obesity, traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes three main principles: adjusting diet, changing lifestyle, and engaging in regular physical activities. The specific treatment methods will depend on the specific condition of the patient and the affected organ, with the goal of restoring the balance of yin and yang in the body.
In addition, combining treatment methods such as using medications, acupuncture, thread embedding, and needle embedding, applying traditional medicinal food also plays an important role in supporting weight and fat reduction.
Traditional medicinal food also plays an important role in supporting weight and fat reduction
Traditional Medicinal Food for Weight and Fat Reduction
Lotus Leaf Congee
Prepare 20-30 grams of lotus leaves and 100 grams of polished rice. Boil the lotus leaves to create a concentrated extract, then use this extract to cook the congee.
In traditional medicine, lotus leaves are known for their cooling effect on the body and relief of thirst. Lotus leaves contain the flavonoid quercetin, which has antioxidant properties, protects cells, helps reduce sugar and fat levels in the blood, and is effective in lowering blood pressure.
Sophora Japonica Tea
Prepare 30 grams of sophora japonica. Boil the sophora japonica in water to make a drink.
Sophora japonica, with its sweet and sour taste, is used as a digestive support, stimulates blood circulation, and enhances vitality. Scientific studies have shown the cholesterol-lowering effects of sophora japonica, making it a popular choice for the treatment of obesity and high cholesterol.
In addition, sophora japonica helps promote gastric secretion, improves the digestion process, reduces bloating and indigestion due to foods high in protein and fat.
Sophora Japonica Tea combined with Chinese motherwort and red adzuki beans
The list of ingredients includes 30 grams of sophora japonica, 15 grams of Chinese motherwort, 30 grams of red adzuki beans, 3 grams of lotus leaves, 3 grams of green tea, and an appropriate amount of rock sugar. First, boil the sophora japonica, Chinese motherwort, and red adzuki beans for about an hour. Then, add lotus leaves and green tea along with the desired amount of rock sugar to the pot and continue boiling for some time. Finally, strain the water for daily consumption as a substitute for regular tea.
In addition to sophora japonica, other ingredients such as Chinese motherwort, red adzuki beans, lotus leaves, and green tea are also known for their ability to reduce blood cholesterol, benefit cardiovascular health, and prevent atherosclerosis.
The ingredients in these teas have the ability to reduce blood cholesterol, benefit cardiovascular health, and prevent atherosclerosis
Bitter Melon Soup with Trichosanthes Peel
Prepare 200 grams of bitter melon, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 10 grams of trichosanthes peel. Keep the bitter melon with its skin and seeds, wash it thoroughly, and cut it into small pieces. Boil water, then add bitter melon, ginger, and trichosanthes peel with a pinch of salt, and simmer until the bitter melon is soft and edible.
Bitter melon, also known as winter melon, has a sweet taste, a slightly cooling nature, enters the lung, stomach, and intestines, helps clear heat, eliminate toxins, transform phlegm, and expel worms. This fruit is rich in minerals and nutrients and is beneficial to health. Bitter melon also has the ability to promote metabolic processes, convert fats into energy, and support effective weight loss.
Trichosanthes peel supports the function of the spleen, has benefits in detoxification, and, when combined with ginger and bitter melon, enhances the effectiveness of weight loss.
Bitter melon can also be used in other dishes such as soups, stews, braises, or steams, such as winter melon soup with pork bone, bitter melon cooked with pomelo peel, winter melon porridge, to enrich the daily menu.
Illuminating Edible Lily Porridge
Prepare 30 grams of edible lilies and 100 grams of polished rice. Cook the edible lilies, which can be used fresh or dried, along with the polished rice to make porridge. Wait until the porridge is soft and then enjoy it while it’s still hot.
Edible lilies, also known as yam rhizomes, are rich in protein, vitamins, and trace minerals. They are effective in inhibiting the deposition of lipids in the blood vessels, thereby helping to prevent diseases related to lipid disorders and cardiovascular problems. According to traditional medicine, edible lilies are considered medicinal materials that strengthen the kidney and fortify the spleen while having a cooling effect and producing body fluids.
Seaweed Soup with Mung Beans
Prepare 100 grams of seaweed and 100 grams of mung beans to make a pot of seaweed soup. Add seasonings to taste and consume the soup while it’s still hot, once a day.
Seaweed is a nutrient-rich food with many health benefits, including its ability to reduce cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, and detoxify the body. When combined with mung beans, this soup not only relieves thirst but also has cooling, detoxifying effects and helps relieve stress on the body.
This soup not only relieves thirst but also has cooling, detoxifying effects and helps relieve stress on the body
Boiled Bo Bo Porridge with Lotus Seeds
Prepare 30 grams of yam (bo bo) seeds, 20 grams of lotus seeds, and 100 grams of polished rice. First, cook porridge from polished rice, then add yam seeds and lotus seeds to simmer until all the ingredients are soft. This porridge should be consumed hot, twice a day.
Yam seeds contain high amounts of dietary fiber, which helps prolong the feeling of fullness and effectively manages dietary needs. It is an ideal choice for those following a weight loss or fat reduction diet.
Yam Tea
Prepare 100 grams of yam seeds and roast them until they turn golden brown. Then, boil the roasted yam seeds in 1 liter of water for about 20 minutes. Allow the yam water to cool naturally, and it will have a mild aroma. Drink this water daily as a tea for health benefits.
Corn Silk Water
Take a handful of fresh corn silk. Boil water and add the corn silk, then simmer until the water turns brown. Use this water to drink, and you can add a little lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Corn silk, in traditional medicine, is considered to have a sweet taste, a neutral character, supports the liver and kidneys, and is used to treat issues such as edema, hepatitis, gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, enhanced urinary function, and high blood pressure.
Regular consumption of corn silk water can help lower blood sugar levels, provide antioxidant effects, improve cardiovascular health, and effectively support weight loss.
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