Research Advancements in the Treatment of Obesity with Chinese Medicine
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Traditional Chinese Medicine, Obesity, Treatment Methods, Clinical ResearchAbstract
With the improvement of people’s living standards and changes in lifestyle, obesity has become a global health issue. The incidence and growth rate of obesity in China top those of other countries, thus making it urgent to develop effective methods for preventing and treating obesity. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has accumulated rich experience in the long-term clinical treatment of obesity, forming advantages such as holistic concept, syndrome differentiation, and minimal side effects, which holds strong potential. In recent years, as research on TCM continues to deepen, the mechanisms and methods of TCM treatment for obesity are gradually being revealed. This article reviews TCM’s understanding of obesity, the theoretical basis behind TCM treatment for obesity, clinical internal and external treatment methods, as well as existing problems and prospects, aiming to provide new ideas and methods for TCM treatment of obesity.
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