| Action: | Thermogenic |
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| Synonym: | n/a |
Stimulates metabolism to increase fat breakdown and increase energy production.
• green tea (Camellia sinensis)
• ephedra (Ephedra sinica)
• bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
• cayenne (Capsicum annuum )
• nervous
• cardiovascular
• respiratory
Mechanism of Action:
• increases heat production
• increases basal metabolic rate
• increases oxidation of fat
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.
Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
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ThermogenicDefinitionStimulates metabolism to increase fat breakdown and increase energy production. IndicationsTreatments• green tea (Camellia sinensis) Systems• nervous MechanismMechanism of Action: ReferencesHoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003. |
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