Weight Loss: Herbal Therapy and Dietary Management: Herbal Therapy and Dietary Management

Author: Liao Guo
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: The main content consists of two parts: First, basic knowledge of weight loss, introducing obesity in a simple and understandable way, covering its definition, causes, hazards, and key principles of weight loss, etc. Second, weight-loss Chinese herbal medicines and simple effective formulas, selecting 93 commonly used and effective weight-loss Chinese herbal medicines. Organized by medicine, each entry includes traditional Chinese medicine theory (including name, alias, scientific name, origin, production area, nature, flavor, meridian tropism, efficacy, and indications, dosage, usage notes, etc.), modern research (including components, pharmacology, etc.), and formulas. The formula section introduces over 370 simple and effective weight-loss formulas related to each medicine, including formula name, composition, preparation method, administration method, dosage, and notes. Third, home weight-loss dietary recipes compatible with herbal therapy. The book provides up-to-date information, rich content, and strives for an organic unity of scientific rigor and practicality. It is suitable for individuals seeking weight loss, as well as healthcare professionals for reference. It is also an essential health guide for modern families.