In reality, not all herbal weight loss medicines are the same. This is a complex area of study because we don't simply suppress appetite; we first analyze why your body is retaining weight.

In Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM), we approach weight loss from three primary perspectives based on constitution and condition:

• Spleen Deficiency (Bi-heo) type: A state where digestive function is weak, leading to slow energy metabolism. These patients often feel lethargic and experience frequent edema (swelling).
• Phlegm Accumulation (Dam-jeok) type: A state where metabolic waste accumulates, blocking the circulation of Qi and Blood. This often manifests as a feeling of heaviness in the body and frequent inflammatory responses.
• Blood Stasis (Eo-hyeol) type: A state where blood circulation is stagnant, often resulting in localized fat accumulation or severe cold sensitivity.

Therefore, the core objective is not simply to use potent stimulants, but to regulate the state of Qi and Blood (Gi-hyeol) to create an internal environment where the body can naturally burn energy.