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Hello friends, I am TCM practitioner Chen Song👋
💡As the saying goes, “When the San Jiao is blocked, all diseases arise,” the San Jiao is crucial for maintaining balance and health in the body. Specifically, the San Jiao not only facilitates the smooth flow of Qi throughout the body but also participates in the process of fluid metabolism, ensuring the stability of the internal environment. When we talk about weight loss, the function of the San Jiao cannot be overlooked.
So what exactly does the San Jiao refer to?
The San Jiao consists of theUpper Jiao, Middle Jiao, and Lower Jiao
⬆️The Upper Jiao mainly involvesheart and lung functions, acting like a pump to ensure smooth breathing and promote the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body.
⏹️The Middle Jiao centers aroundthe spleen and stomach, functioning like the body’s digestive factory, responsible for processing ingested food, extracting nutrients, and converting them into energy.
⬇️The Lower Jiao includesthe liver, kidneys, and bladder, which filter waste from the body and expel it through urine, maintaining a clean internal environment.
📚From a weight loss perspective, these three areas play important roles
⬆️If the Upper Jiao’s heart and lung functions are strong, they can promote blood circulation, increase metabolic rate, and help burn fat;
⏹️If the Middle Jiao’s spleen and stomach function properly, they can absorb essential nutrients more efficiently, reducing the accumulation of excess fat;
⬇️The effective excretion function of the Lower Jiao helps eliminate accumulated toxins and excess water, preventing water retention-related obesity.
Thus, TCM states that obesity originates fromblockages in the Middle Jiao and failure of the San Jiao.To address obesity, it is crucial to regulate the San Jiao.
In traditional Chinese medicine,Poria (Fu Ling) is a sweet and bland herb with a neutral nature, associated with the heart, lung, spleen, and kidney. Poria has the effects ofpromoting urination and leaching out dampness and tonifying the spleen and calming the heart. It is particularly beneficial for regulating the functions of the San Jiao, helping to eliminate excess moisture and dampness, reducing swelling, thereby supporting weight loss goals.
💁♂️Next, I will share three cups of Poria-based weight loss drinks to help unblock the San Jiao and achieve healthy weight loss..
Clearing the Upper Jiao
👉When you feel that the Upper Jiao is blocked, you may experience symptoms such as sore throat, mouth ulcers, or facial acne, which are signs of “excess heat.” To improve this condition, you can usePoria with Honeysuckle and Mint Tea to clear the Upper Jiao.
🍵This tea is made fromPoria, Honeysuckle, Chrysanthemum, and Mint. Honeysuckle is known for its heat-clearing and detoxifying properties; Chrysanthemum helps to soothe the liver and clear internal heat; Mint is adept at dispersing wind-heat and refreshing the mind. Together, these four ingredients not only clear heat and detoxify but also promote normal fluid metabolism, restoring smoothness to the Upper Jiao and alleviating discomfort.
✍️The specific method is: Take 10 grams of Poria, 5 grams of Honeysuckle, 5 grams of Chrysanthemum, and 3 grams of Mint, wash them, place them in a teapot, add boiling water, steep for 15 minutes, and then drink.
Regulating the Middle Jiao
👉When the Middle Jiao function is obstructed, the digestive efficiency of the spleen and stomach decreases, food cannot be fully broken down, leading to dampness accumulation, which may cause abdominal fat accumulation, bloating, belching, or irregular bowel movements. Poria with Bai Zhu and Chen Pi Tea can effectively enhance our spleen and stomach vitality.
🍵This tea usesPoria combined with Bai Zhu, Qian Shi, and Chen Pi. Bai Zhu strengthens the spleen Qi and helps with water drainage; Qian Shi benefits the kidneys and enhances spleen function; Chen Pi helps regulate Qi and resolve phlegm-dampness. These herbs work together to significantly improve the state of the Middle Jiao and reduce abdominal fat accumulation.
✍️The specific method is: Take 10 grams each of Poria, Bai Zhu, and Qian Shi, and 5 grams of Chen Pi, boil with an appropriate amount of water, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, and enjoy.
Unblocking the Lower Jiao
👉When the Lower Jiao pathways are obstructed, there may be urination issues, and the body’s Yang Qi may be insufficient, manifesting as cold hands and feet. You might consider a cup of Yang-boosting and kidney-tonifyingPoria with Cinnamon, Ginger, and Jujube Tea.
🍵Cinnamon is chosen for its warming and kidney Yang-boosting effects; dry ginger can warm the Middle Jiao and promote blood circulation; red dates not only replenish energy but also help calm the mind. Combined with Poria’s properties of promoting urination and leaching out dampness, this formula can unblock the Lower Jiao, ensuring smooth operation of Yang Qi and facilitating waste elimination.
✍️The specific method is: Prepare 10 grams of Poria, 3 grams of Cinnamon, 3 grams of dry ginger, and 3 to 6 pitted red dates, wash all ingredients, place them in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and boil for about 20 minutes before drinking.
I am TCM practitioner Chen Song, and I have been working in the field of obesity for 14 years, helping thousands of patients resolve their weight issues. If you also have concerns in this area, feel free to leave a message in the comments for consultation📪️
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