{"product_id":"chinamed-weight-management-formula-78c","title":"ChinaMed Spleen \u0026 Qi Management Formula 78's","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"disprod-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThis is an empirical formula that may assist overweight and obese patients to lose weight. An integrative approach has been adopted in its development. From a TCM perspective, the pathogenesis of this disorder is complex and generally involves retention of Phlegm-Damp, retained Fluid, Qi stagnation and constipation. In terms of Western biomedicine, liver function (particularly in relation to the metabolism of fats) tends to be sluggish, as also are the bowels. By combining these two approaches the formula's actions are focused on the common disease mechanisms in patients with excess body fat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formula may help to promote fluid metabolism in order to allow the shedding of excess fluid. It is more suited to patients with underlying deficiency conditions, characterized by fatigue, pallor, weak pulse, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObesity is a significant public health crisis and has been linked to early mortality, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, colon disorders, and some skin disorders. Although patients visiting a TCM practitioner will most likely have heard all of this from their GP or through the media, it generally helps their motivation if the message is reinforced by their practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt should go without saying that herbal treatment for weight loss must always be accompanied by proper attention to lifestyle factors, specifically diet and exercise. Carbohydrate restriction ‐ but not total calorie restriction ‐ with regular aerobic as well as resistance exercise, are the essential components of a sensible weight loss program. The addition of an herbal formula provides an additional and, in many cases, crucial supporting factor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM ACTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResolves Phlegm-Damp, drains retained Fluid and promotes diuresis, regulates the Qi and harmonises the middle Jiao, opens the bowels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTCM SYNDROMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhlegm-Damp and Fluid retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQi stagnation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eINDICATIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverweight, obesity, fluid retention\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIGNS \u0026amp; SYMPTOMS \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Key clinical features in bold)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFluid retention\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFatigue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePale complexion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSluggish bowels or mild constipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbdominal bloating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTongue is pale and swollen with tooth marks and with a moist or greasy coat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePulse is weak,\u003c\/b\u003e and may also be slippery, soft or hollow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"disprod-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"color1 GlyphIconBgColor GlyphIconTextColor glyphicon glyphicon-list-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ingredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"search-table table\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer 1 cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/963\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstragalus membranaceus (Astragalus) root extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/963\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. root dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160.2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/527\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrataegus pinnatifida (Asian Hawthorn) fruit extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/527\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. fruit dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160.2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/976\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) fruit extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26.7 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/976\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. fruit dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160.2 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/265\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33.3 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/265\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. leaf dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e199.8 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/630\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCodonopsis pilosula (Codonopsis) root extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/630\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. root dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/1097\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAtractylodes macrocephala (Atractylodes) rhizome extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/1097\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. rhizome dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/124\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNelumbo nucifera (Indian Lotus) leaf extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/124\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. leaf dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/1093\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinellia ternata (Pinellia) tuber extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/1093\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. tuber dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/246\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWolfiporia cocos (Poria) fruiting body extract \u003ci\u003e(hyphae)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/246\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. hyphae dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/347\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlisma plantago aquatica (Water Plantain) rhizome extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/347\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. rhizome dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/1250\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorus alba (White Mulberry) root bark extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/1250\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. root bark dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenna tora seed extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20.1 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. seed dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120.6 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus reticulata (Citrus peel) fruit peel extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-2\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. fruit peel dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/62\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZiziphus jujuba (Zizyphus) fruit extract\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.9 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"alternatives_row_ search-table-colour-1\" class=\"ingredient-search-table-colour-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"blue_links\" href=\"http:\/\/direct.paragoncare.com.au\/prescribe\/ingredient-details\/62\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequiv. fruit dry\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv 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