ChinaMed Weight Management Formula 78c

Description

This is an empirical formula that may assist overweight and obese patients to loose weight. An integrative approach has been adopted in its development. From a TCM perspective, the pathogenesis of this disorder is complex and generally involves retention of Phlegm-Damp, retained Fluid, Qi stagnation and constipation. In terms of Western biomedicine, liver function (particularly in relation to the metabolism of fats) tends to be sluggish, as also are the bowels. By combining these two approaches the formula’s actions are focused on the common disease mechanisms in patients with excess body fat.

The formula may help to promote fluid metabolism in order to allow the shedding of excess fluid. It is more suited to patients with underlying deficiency conditions, characterized by fatigue, pallor, weak pulse, etc. 

Obesity is a significant public health crisis and has been linked to early mortality, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, colon disorders, and some skin disorders. Although patients visiting a TCM practitioner will most likely have heard all of this from their GP or through the media, it generally helps their motivation if the message is reinforced by their practitioner.

It should go without saying that herbal treatment for weight loss must always be accompanied by proper attention to lifestyle factors, specifically diet and exercise. Carbohydrate restriction – but not total calorie restriction – with regular aerobic as well as resistance exercise, are the essential components of a sensible weight loss program. The addition of an herbal formula provides an additional and, in many cases, crucial supporting factor.

Each 300 mg capsule contains extract equiv. to dry:
Gynostemma pentaphyllum, leaf (jiao gu lan)	199.8mg
Astragalus membranaceus, root (huang qi)	160.2mg
Crataegus pinnatifida, fruit (sheng shan zha)	160.2mg
Citrus aurantium, fruit (zhi ke)	160.2mg
Codonopsis pilosula, root (dang shen)	120.6mg
Atractylodes macrocephala, rhiz. (bai zhu)	120.6mg
Nelumbo nucifera, leaf (he ye)	120.6mg
Pinellia ternata, tuber (ban xia)	120.6mg
Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae (fu ling)	120.6mg
Alisma plantago aquatica, rhiz. (ze xie)	120.6mg
Morus alba, root bark (sang bai pi)	120.6mg
Senna tora, seed (jue ming zi)	120.6mg
Citrus reticulata, fruit peel (chen pi)	77.4mg
Ziziphus jujuba, fruit (da zao)	77.4mg

6 - 10 capsules twice daily.
Course of treatment: 3 – 9 months
Safe to use long term.

• Avoid deep fried foods, high glycemic foods, saturated and ‘hydrogenated’ fats.
• Caution for those on anti-diabetic medications.

TGA Listed product with Aust L 389077.

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