Low metabolism according to Chinese Medicine
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The two Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat low metabolism
Why might Black Atractylodes Rhizome (Cang Zhu) help with low metabolism?
Because it is a key herb in Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with low metabolism as a symptom)
Black Atractylodes Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Dries Damp and tonifies the Spleen. Relieves the Exterior for invasion of Wind-Cold-Damp. Relieves Wind-Damp painful obstruction. Dries Damp for either Damp-Cold or Damp-Heat when combined with the correct herbs. Clears the eyes and improves sight.
Why might Coco-Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) help with low metabolism?
Because it is a key herb in Cang Fu Dao Tan Wan, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with low metabolism as a symptom)
Coco-Grass Rhizomes is a Neutral herb that tastes Bitter, Pungent and Sweet. It targets the Liver, the Sanjiao and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Unblocks Stagnant Liver Qi and relieves pain. Regulates the Liver and Spleen. Assists the regulation of menses and relieves pain.
Other symptoms often associated with low metabolism
Insufficient or absent lactation after childbirth Watery milk No feeling of distension of the breasts Fatigue Pale face Pale lips Poor appetite Dry skin Hair loss Spontaneous flow of breast milk