How does Astragalus work effectively for weight loss?

If you want to lose weight effectively, of course you should pay attention to understanding the correct and healthy methods. In fact, some health-care herbs can also play a role in assisting weight loss. For example, Fangji Huangqi Decoction, Heshu Decoction or Sanhua Slimming Decoction all have a good weight loss effect.

1. Fangji Huangqi Decoction

6 grams of Stephania tetrandra, 15 grams of Astragalus membranaceus, 10 grams of Atractylodes macrocephala, 9 grams of roasted licorice, 6 grams of ginger, and 4 dates. Decoction in water, twice a day.

The hospital reported that this prescription was used in combination with Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder to treat patients with firm obesity, with 5 grams each of Fangyi Huangqi Decoction and Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder given daily. After 6 months, the body weight dropped from 69 kg to 67 kg, and the abdominal circumference dropped from 100 cm to 85 cm. Total cholesterol decreased from 341 to 148, triglycerides decreased from 288 to 78, and non-lipidated fatty acids increased from 0.25 to 0.75 liters. Mainly used to treat muscle firmness type obesity.

2. Lotus and Atractylodes Soup

Take equal parts of lotus leaves, Atractylodes lancea, Atractylodes macrocephala, Phellodendron chinense, Achyranthes bidentata, Coix seeds, Rhizoma Cinnamon, Cassia twig, papaya, Poria cocos, Alisma orientalis, hawthorn, Plantain, Polygonum cuspidatum, Prunella vulgaris, and licorice, decocted in water and taken orally. Mainly used to treat hyperlipidemia and hypertensive obesity.

The hospital reported that after observing 21 cases, the minimum weight loss was 0.8 kg and the maximum was 13 kg, and the patients had lipid-lowering and blood pressure-lowering effects.

3. Lightweight No. 1

15 grams of Astragalus, 9 grams of Stephania, 9 grams of Angelica dahurica, 9 grams of Chuanxiong, 15 grams of Polygonum multiflorum, 10 grams of Alisma orientalis, 10 grams of Crataegus pinnatifida, 20 grams of Salvia miltiorrhiza, 15 grams of Artemisia capillaris, 15 grams of Buffalo horn, 6 grams of Epimedium, and 3 grams of raw rhubarb. Decoction in water, twice a day. Mainly used to treat simple obesity.

The hospital reported that among 50 cases observed clinically, 48 showed improvement in symptoms and weight loss, with an effective rate of over 90%. The characteristics of this type of Chinese patent medicine for weight loss are few side effects, relatively stable efficacy, and convenience of administration. Facts have proved that the effects of Chinese patent medicines for weight loss are nothing more than four major aspects: removing dampness and promoting diuresis, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, strengthening the spleen and eliminating accumulation, and promoting qi and unblocking menstruation. The prescription No. 1 for slimming is a combination of the above four mechanisms, so it is very effective.

4. Sanhua Weight Loss Soup

Grind 9 grams each of rose, jasmine, celery flower, chuanxiong and lotus leaf into powder. Take 1 pack daily, brewed with 80-100 degree Celsius water, 2-3 times a day, morning and evening. You can also take 1 pack in the morning and evening for 3 consecutive months. Mainly used to treat simple obesity.

The hospital reported that after 50 obese patients took the medicine, 32 of them lost weight significantly, accounting for 64%, 4 of them had no significant weight loss, accounting for 8%, and the total effective rate was 72%; 14 of them were ineffective (weight loss was less than 2 kg), accounting for 28%; among the effective cases, 1 person lost 15 kg, 3 people lost more than 10 kg, 8 people lost more than 5 kg, 9 people lost more than 4 kg, 7 people lost more than 3.5 kg, and 4 people lost more than 2.5 kg, with an average weight loss of 4.94 kg.