Nourishing and slimming effects: The strengthening and slimming effects of yam, ginseng, jujube, and astragalus.

Support the weak and replenish vital energy

Nourishing weight loss aims to help those with deficiency-related obesity or obesity due to qi deficiency after illness by supporting their vital energy, improving their weak constitution, and promoting a faster recovery. Any medicine that nourishes vital energy, supports weakness, reduces fat, and treats deficiency syndromes can be considered a nourishing weight loss medicine.

Deficiency of vital energy can generally be divided into four types: Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, Blood deficiency, and Yin deficiency. The so-called tonification of vital energy is categorized into Qi-tonifying herbs, Yang-tonifying herbs, Blood-tonifying herbs, and Yin-tonifying herbs based on their efficacy and application.

Tonifying and slimming herbs are suitable for obese individuals with weak vital energy. However, obese individuals who are healthy and have normal bodily functions do not need to use these herbs, as it may lead to an imbalance of yin and yang and interfere with the normal function of internal organs.

yam

effect

Yam is neutral in nature and sweet in taste. It contains mucilage, choline, sugars, proteins, various amino acids, vitamin C, dopamine, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other components.

Yam has the effects of weight loss and longevity, spleen and stomach nourishment, lung and kidney tonification, and is mainly used for obese people with deficiency of spleen, lung and kidney.

In recent years, it has also been discovered that yam, like other traditional Chinese medicines such as astragalus, codonopsis, shiitake mushroom, ganoderma, and ginseng, has the effect of inducing interferon production. In other words, yam also has the effect of lowering blood sugar and regulating immune function.

Yam was first recorded in the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, where it was listed as a superior herb: "It can treat internal injuries, replenish deficiencies, eliminate pathogenic factors, strengthen the body and boost energy, build muscle, and improve hearing and vision with prolonged use."

How to apply it?

Yam water: Take 120 grams of raw yam, slice it, add water and boil it together. Drink it like tea. Regular consumption can strengthen the spleen and lungs, improve physical fitness, clear phlegm and help with weight loss. It is especially effective for obese people with symptoms such as weakness and fever, cough, palpitations and difficulty urinating.

Yam Soup: 30g raw yam, 15g scrophularia, 9g atractylodes macrocephala, 6g crushed raw chicken gizzard, and 9g burdock seed. Boil together with water. It has the effect of nourishing yin and strengthening the spleen. It is suitable for obese people who are extremely weak, have poor appetite, shortness of breath and cough, fever and weak pulse.

Ginseng

effect

Ginseng is warm in nature, sweet and slightly bitter in taste, and contains amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, vitamins, volatile oils and other components. It has the effects of replenishing qi and consolidating the body, nourishing the lungs and benefiting the spleen, removing phlegm and losing weight, promoting body fluid and calming the mind, and improving intelligence.

The Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica states: "It nourishes the five internal organs, calms the spirit, stabilizes the soul, stops palpitations, eliminates evil influences, brightens the eyes, opens the heart, and enhances intelligence. Long-term use lightens the body and prolongs life." It is listed as a superior medicine.

How to apply it?

Ginseng soup: Boil 30 grams of ginseng in water to make a concentrated soup. This can invigorate qi and aid in weight loss. It also has excellent effects on regulating metabolism and the endocrine system.

The Four Gentlemen Decoction: 6 grams of ginseng, 6 grams of atractylodes macrocephala, 9 grams of poria cocos, and 3 grams of prepared licorice root. Boil them together with water and drink twice a day. It can invigorate qi and strengthen the spleen, and is suitable for obese people with spleen and stomach qi deficiency.

jujube

effect

Jujubes are warm in nature and sweet in taste. They contain organic acids and various amino acids, and have the effects of weight loss and fat reduction, replenishing qi and blood, calming the mind, and moderating the effects of other medicines.

Jujubes are a recognized nutritious food, often referred to as "living vitamin pills".

Jujubes have been used as both food and medicine in ancient times. The first record of jujubes is found in the "Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica": "It tastes sweet and is neutral. It treats evil qi in the heart and abdomen, calms the middle and nourishes the spleen, assists the stomach qi of the twelve meridians, replenishes qi and body fluids, treats deficiencies in the body, fright, heaviness in the limbs, harmonizes with all medicines, and long-term consumption can lead to a light body and longevity."

How to apply it?

Jujube water: Boil an appropriate amount of jujubes in water and drink it several times a day. This can help with weight loss and prolong life. Alternatively, it can be combined with yam to make yam cake, which is effective for obese individuals with spleen deficiency.

Astragalus

effect

Astragalus is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It contains flavonoids, saponins, polysaccharides, various amino acids, betaine, bitter substances and other components. Its main functions are to replenish qi and strengthen the exterior, reduce fat and lose weight, promote diuresis and detoxify, etc.

Astragalus is suitable for obese people who suffer from fatigue, poor appetite and loose stools, qi deficiency, chronic diarrhea and rectal prolapse, hematochezia and metrorrhagia, qi deficiency and edema, and internal heat and thirst.

Astragalus was first recorded in the Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica, where it was listed as a superior herb. Its medicinal uses have been documented in ancient books.

According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, during the Tang Dynasty, when Xu Yinzong first assumed an important position, the Empress Dowager suffered a stroke and was unable to speak, with a deep pulse. Xu Yinzong, a skilled physician, believed that inhaling the pure air of heaven through the nose could nourish one's yang energy, while consuming the five flavors of food through the mouth could nourish one's yin energy. He reasoned that the Empress Dowager's illness stemmed from a deficiency of yang energy and obstructed blood circulation. He prescribed a decoction of Astragalus membranaceus and Saposhnikovia divaricata, placed under her bed, so that the steam could be used to fumigate her mouth, nose, and skin.

The imperial physician followed Xu Yinzong's method, and soon the room was filled with the smell of medicine. After a night, Empress Dowager Liu gradually woke up and was able to speak, which showed that it was very effective.

How to apply it?

Astragalus water: Boil 10-30 grams of astragalus in water and drink twice a day. It can strengthen the spleen and replenish qi, promote diuresis and reduce swelling. It can be used to treat obese people with spleen deficiency and poor complexion.

Fangji Huangqi Decoction: 6 grams of Fangji, 6 grams of Huangqi, 4 grams of Gancao, 4 grams of Baizhu, 4 slices of fresh ginger, and 7 jujubes. Boil them together with water and drink twice a day after meals. It is effective for obese people who feel heavy, tired, weak, have edema in the upper limbs, have difficulty urinating, and have a pale tongue with a white coating.