Herb of the week: bai zhu

Bai zhu is an often used ingredient in many herbal formulas as a tonic and also for weight loss. One of its actions is that it helps regulate water metabolism and ‘drain damp’ in the Chinese Theory of weight loss. It also helps strengthen the spleen energy channel which in Chinese medical theory, regulates digestion and balances metabolism. To understand the Chinese theory of weight loss and water metabolism refer to the past article in the archive.  Bai zhu also improves symptoms of fatigue and helps prevent temptation to boost energy with sugar.