Amid today’s obesity epidemic, many seek ways to shed unwanted pounds other than dieting. What if simply drinking tea could help? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers four teas and one powder, called lotus leaf ash, that are all said to help eliminate fluid retention and cellulite and help people lose weight.
TCM holds that “phlegm dampness” is the main cause of obesity. Both phlegm and dampness come from excessive waste accumulated due to imbalances in the internal organs and conditions such as hyperlipidemia (excess lipids) and hyperglycemia (excess glucose). Therefore, TCM treats obesity by first regulating the internal organs to expel excess substances and toxins from the body.
