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[Reporter Hong Suqing / Taipei Report]
"Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder" is one of the most easily accessible traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) weight-loss prescriptions for the public, and some herbal capsules favored by netizens also contain this formula. However, TCM practitioners believe that this prescription is not suitable for everyone. Some even argue that it should not be used for long-term weight loss.
An anonymous TCM doctor pointed out that due to aggressive marketing of the weight-loss effects of this formula by some manufacturers online and on television, many people use it without a doctor's diagnosis. Some patients even directly request "Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder" during consultations, having heard that it "can attack fat cells and alter genetic constitution."
Yang Xianhong, director of the TCM department at Chang Gung Hospital, noted that Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder is an ancient prescription that was popular long ago. However, he personally strongly disapproves of using this formula for weight loss because it is "very cold" in nature. Not only might it cause persistent diarrhea, but long-term use by women could also lead to the cessation of menstruation.
Dr. Zhang Jiabei from the Traditional Medicine Department of Taipei Medical University stated that if used for weight control, it should be targeted at individuals who typically suffer from severe constipation and have relatively low urine output. Those who already experience frequent urination and are sensitive to cold might harm their bodies if they take it without proper guidance. For instance, someone recently experienced severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance after taking it.
Dr. Zou Weilun, a practicing physician, mentioned that this formula is usually combined with other medications and is primarily used for individuals with firm muscles and hard fat. However, it is rarely used alone for long-term treatment. "We do not recommend people to consume it jar after jar."
Yang Xianhong emphasized, "Some obesity issues are congenital, while others are acquired. Some are truly difficult to correct. In fact, whether it's Western or Chinese medicine, neither should be the first choice for weight loss. It's better to start with diet and exercise. Only if these methods are fully implemented and still fail to reduce excess fat should other approaches be considered."
**Prescription-Only Medication**
The Committee on Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy under the Department of Health stated that while Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder is effective for weight loss, its highly targeted nature and potential harm if misused have led to its classification as a prescription-only medication.
Lin Yixin, chairman of the Committee on Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, also stressed that even though some over-the-counter medications are approved by the Department of Health, just as Panadol should not be taken daily, Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder, which is used for "resolving both external and internal conditions," should not be casually purchased by the public for weight loss.
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"Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder" is one of the most easily accessible traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) weight-loss prescriptions for the public, and some herbal capsules favored by netizens also contain this formula. However, TCM practitioners believe that this prescription is not suitable for everyone. Some even argue that it should not be used for long-term weight loss.
An anonymous TCM doctor pointed out that due to aggressive marketing of the weight-loss effects of this formula by some manufacturers online and on television, many people use it without a doctor's diagnosis. Some patients even directly request "Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder" during consultations, having heard that it "can attack fat cells and alter genetic constitution."
Yang Xianhong, director of the TCM department at Chang Gung Hospital, noted that Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder is an ancient prescription that was popular long ago. However, he personally strongly disapproves of using this formula for weight loss because it is "very cold" in nature. Not only might it cause persistent diarrhea, but long-term use by women could also lead to the cessation of menstruation.
Dr. Zhang Jiabei from the Traditional Medicine Department of Taipei Medical University stated that if used for weight control, it should be targeted at individuals who typically suffer from severe constipation and have relatively low urine output. Those who already experience frequent urination and are sensitive to cold might harm their bodies if they take it without proper guidance. For instance, someone recently experienced severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance after taking it.
Dr. Zou Weilun, a practicing physician, mentioned that this formula is usually combined with other medications and is primarily used for individuals with firm muscles and hard fat. However, it is rarely used alone for long-term treatment. "We do not recommend people to consume it jar after jar."
Yang Xianhong emphasized, "Some obesity issues are congenital, while others are acquired. Some are truly difficult to correct. In fact, whether it's Western or Chinese medicine, neither should be the first choice for weight loss. It's better to start with diet and exercise. Only if these methods are fully implemented and still fail to reduce excess fat should other approaches be considered."
**Prescription-Only Medication**
The Committee on Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy under the Department of Health stated that while Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder is effective for weight loss, its highly targeted nature and potential harm if misused have led to its classification as a prescription-only medication.
Lin Yixin, chairman of the Committee on Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, also stressed that even though some over-the-counter medications are approved by the Department of Health, just as Panadol should not be taken daily, Fangfeng Tongsheng Powder, which is used for "resolving both external and internal conditions," should not be casually purchased by the public for weight loss.
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