WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA JIANG FEI JIANG ZHI FANG

CHINAMED WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FORMULA JIANG FEI JIANG ZHI FANG

This is an empirical formula designed to 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 formulas actions are focused on the common disease mechanisms in patients with excess body fat.

The main focus of this formula is on promoting 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.

Ingredients
– Gynostemma pentaphyllum, leaf 絞股藍 199.8 mg
– Astragalus membranaceus, root 黄芪 160.2 mg
– Crataegus pinnatifida, fruit 山楂 160.2 mg
– Citrus aurantium, fruit 枳殼 160.2 mg
– Codonopsis pilosula, root 黨參 120.6 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 120.6 mg
– Nelumbo nucifera, leaf 荷葉 120.6 mg
– Pinellia ternata, tuber 半夏 120.6 mg
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 120.6 mg
– Alisma plantago aquatica, rhizome 澤瀉 120.6 mg
– Morus alba, root bark 桑白皮 120.6 mg
– Senna tora, seed 決明子 120.6 mg
– Citrus reticulata, fruit peel 陳皮 77.4 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 77.4 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Fluid retention
– Obesity
– Overweight
– Cholesterol, elevated
– Triglycerides, elevated

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– Course of treatment: 3 – 9 months
– Safe to use long term.

Cautions & Contraindications
-Avoid deep fried foods, high glycemic foods, saturated and �hydrogenated� fats.
-Caution for those on anti-diabetic medications.