Q. I'm curious about the whole process of herbal medicine diet, from starting to losing weight.

Herbal medicine diet is not merely about reducing weight but about restoring the body's fundamental balance. During the 1–2 week adaptation period, the herbs enter the system to strengthen Spleen (脾臟) function and eliminate Dampness-Phlegm (濕痰). At this stage, mild digestive discomfort or drowsiness may occur—I personally wondered, 'Is this right?' at first. However, this is a natural response as the body expels toxins and regulates intestinal function. After about one month, Spleen Deficiency (脾虛) improves, appetite stabilizes, and Phlegm-Fluid (痰飮) decreases, relieving abdominal bloating. Many people notice changes in body lightness, skin condition, and bowel patterns before any significant weight change. From this point, the herbs and lifestyle habits begin to synergize. During the 2–3 month stabilization phase, Blood Stasis (瘀血) resolves, blood circulation improves, Qi (氣) flows smoothly, body temperature may rise, and water metabolism enhances. This period feels like a constitutional shift—without strict dietary control, you naturally eat less and move more. The core idea is less about 'dieting' and more about 'setting the body right.'