Atractylodes macrocephala and lotus leaf ash are two traditional Chinese medicines to lose weight. Both have the functions of invigorating spleen and stomach, which can effectively promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and eliminate body fat. Lotus leaf can lose weight mainly because it contains components that reduce blood fat, which indirectly plays a role in losing weight, while lotus leaf ash can lose weight because lotus leaf ash can decompose fat. Atractylodes macrocephala has the effects of invigorating qi, invigorating spleen, eliminating dampness and promoting diuresis, and also has a slight dehydration effect, so both of them have a certain weight loss effect in theory, but the specific situation varies from person to person.

When eating lotus leaf ash and Atractylodes macrocephala at ordinary times, it is suggested to cook lotus leaf ash and rice soup together, because it was first put forward by Dai Sigong, a medical scientist in Ming Dynasty, and he has the most say. As for Atractylodes macrocephala, there are many ways to do it, which can be fried, stewed or cut into small pieces and added to rice soup mixed with lotus leaf ash.

Precautions: Eat lotus leaf ash and Atractylodes macrocephala in moderation. Don't eat too much and ignore the intake of staple food and other fruits and vegetables. That will only make you slim, but your physique will get worse, showing a sub-health state. Only by combining exercise with a healthy diet can we make our bodies healthier.