Chinese herbs to suppress appetite include Rhubarb Purging Stomach Pill and Jade Liquid Thirst-quenching Granules, etc. They are mainly applied to the pathological state of abnormally hyper appetite, and are recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor.
The so-called abnormal hyperphagia is commonly seen in Chinese medicine as the symptoms of “consuming grain and being hungry” or “eating too much and being hungry easily”, which are caused by stomach fire and thirst disease (now mostly referred to as diabetes mellitus), manifesting as the symptoms of hyperphagia, eating too much, and feeling hungry and thirsty soon after eating.
Rhubarb Stomach Clearing Pill has the effect of clearing stomach fire and passing stools, and is suitable for hyperphagia caused by exuberant stomach fire (exuberant fire-heat and evil energy in the stomach), accompanied by dry mouth and tongue, headache and dizziness, and dry and knotty stools. Note that it is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Jade Liquid Thirst-quenching Granules has the effect of benefiting qi and nourishing yin, and is indicated for increased appetite caused by thirst-quenching, with thirst and hunger, weakness, thirst and excessive drinking, and excessive urination. Precautions are not clear.
If abnormal hyper appetite occurs, it is recommended to ask the doctor to clarify the cause and standardize the treatment.