Q. If I don't exercise at all and only take herbal medicine, will I still have weight loss effects?

I initially wondered, 'Can't I just take the medicine?' But herbal medicine doesn't directly burn calories or melt fat. In Traditional Korean Medicine, it addresses constitutional causes like Spleen Deficiency (脾虛) or Phlegm-Fluid Retention (痰飮) to create an environment where the body can metabolize on its own. Advantages: First, it effectively controls appetite by strengthening weak digestive function due to Spleen Deficiency, reducing overeating impulses. Second, it often alleviates bloating and constipation, leading to natural weight loss. Third, with consistent dietary control, noticeable changes can occur in the first 1-2 months even without exercise. Disadvantages: First, without exercise, muscle loss can lower basal metabolic rate, making rebound weight gain easy. Second, herbal medicine alone struggles to directly affect localized fat like visceral or abdominal obesity. Third, the effect is slower, causing a period of doubt—especially for those used to Western diet pills. Ultimately, it depends on the situation. For a busy office worker with no time to exercise, starting with herbal medicine and dietary control alone is feasible. But for long-term results over 3 months, combining light aerobic or strength training 2-3 times a week is much healthier for weight loss. I don't insist on intense exercise; starting with walks is recommended.