Why do costs for herbal diet medicine vary between TKM clinics, and why is it relatively expensive?

To be honest, even during my study years, I wondered, 'Why are herbal medicine prices so varied?' Here's the conclusion: herbal medicine isn't sold as ready-made products—it's personalized prescription.

Instead of simply adding weight-loss ingredients, the types and amounts of herbs vary completely based on the patient's current physical condition. In TKM, this approach simultaneously addresses multiple underlying issues:

• Spleen Deficiency (脾虛): A state where spleen function is weakened, reducing digestive absorption and metabolic capacity
• Phlegm Accumulation (痰積): A state where waste products accumulate, obstructing qi-blood circulation and causing edema
• Blood Stasis (瘀血): A state where blood circulation is stagnant, slowing the metabolic rate

So instead of simply prescribing a 'diet pill,' the process involves first addressing fundamental constitutional issues to activate the body's metabolic switch. Due to premium-grade herbs and the precise preparation process involved, costs may appear higher than general health supplements.