MetaSlim I

Concentrated Chinese herbal tea extract

This is a traditional Chinese formula for controlling hunger and food cravings, and increasing the metabolic rate. Enhances caloric burn, balances brain chemistry, improves digestion, and reduces bloating. It is effective for chronic constipation and clears blood fat.

Take this formula one-half hour before eating to increase metabolism and reduce appetite.

Meta Slim I is no longer available. We recommend Vita Trim Pro for weight loss.

Use For: Alcohol Cravings, Appetite Balance, Circulation, Constipation, Metabolism (Increase), Sweet Cravings, Weight Loss.

St. John’s Wort and Bitter Orange are the key components that balance the brain chemistry for effective appetite control. Bitter Orange also plays an important role in improving digestion while reducing bloating and abdominal pain. Cassia tora is effective for chronic constipation. It also clears blood fat. Cayenne and Ginseng boost the metabolism and improve circulation. Met Slim I is most effective taken 30 minutes prior to eating.

Documentation of Individual Herbs

The information is not intended as medical advice, but only as education and as a guide in working with your health care professional.

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)

Organ Affinity: Metabolic System

Effects: Anti-inflammatory, astringent, sedative, anti-depressant, vulnerary, antibacterial, anti-viral.

Indications: Neuralgia, anxiety, depression, menopausal irritability & anxiety, neuralgic pain, fibrositis, sciatica, rheumatic pain.

Remarks: Tea as folk remedy for bladder ailments, depression, dysentery, diarrhea, and worms. Recent studies (1988) have found that Hypericin and psudohypericic have potent anti-retroviral activity without serious side effects.

Selected References

1. For Bibliography Foster, S., Duke, J.A., A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants of Eastern and Central America, Houghton Mifflin, 1990.

Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium)

Organ Affinity: Spleen & Stomach

Effects: Regulate energy, stomachache, anti-diarrhea, expectorant.

Indications: Dyspepsia, undigested food in stomach and intestinal tract, abdominal fullness and pain, constipation, diarrhea, oppression in chest due to phlegm.

Remarks: Bitter orange purges, helps heal digestive tract. The minor amount of the naturally occurring Synephrine combined with other phyto-nutrients in Bitter orange may respond for the decongestant effect. Nobiletin in bitter orange presents chernoprevention against certain cancers, anti-leukemia, gastric muscle protection, anti-ulcer effects and modulates colonic secretion. Avoid in the people who have hypothyroid.

Selected References

1. Latex allergy in the operating room; case report and a brief review of the literature. J Clin.

2. Isolation of anti-leukemia compounds from Citrus reticulate, Life Sci. 58: 1269-76, 1996. Mak NK etc.

3. Pharmacological profile of gastric mucosal protection by marmin and nobiletin from a traditional herbal medicine. Aurontii fructus immaturus. Jpn J. Pharmacol 66:139-47, 1994. Takase H. etc.

4. Comparative teratogenic effects of dimethophrine and synephrine, two sympathornimetic amines]. [Italian] Atti Accad Med Lomb 1970;25(2-3):203-7. Scrollini F, Sangiovanni M, Torchio P.

5. Characterization of the vasorelazant activity of tyramine and other phenylethylamines in rat aorta. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 1995 Jun;73(6):742-6. Varma DR, etc.

6. Fructus aruantii reduced portal pressure in portal hypertensive rats. Life Sci 1995;57(22):2011-20. Huang YT, etc.

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)

Organ Affinity: Cools: Heart, Lungs, and Stomach

Traditional Use: Antipyretic, antidote, expectorant, improves digestion, lowers blood pressure, headache and hangover, clears heat from liver, lung and stomach. Scientific findings: Polyphenols in green tea are potent antioxidants and have anti-cancer activities and prevent strokes. Cleanses cholesterol, liver-fat.

Cassia Tora (Semen cassiae)

Organ Affinity: Liver & Gall Bladder

Effects: Antipyretic to liver, laxative, promotes clear vision.

Indications: All eye problems due to liver inflammation, swelling, soreness, over-sensitivity to light.

Remarks: A very natural-acting laxative; safe and affective for chronic constipation; it also lowers blood pressure effectively. Contains large amounts of Anthraqunoues that are active inflammatory and arthritis agents. Polysatin in this herb decreases the level of blood data, inhibits bacteria candida and dilates capillaries, improves circulation.

Selected References

1. Bitetrahydroanthracenes from flowers of Cassia torosa Cav. Chem Pharm, Bull (Tokyo) 242:2588-90, 1994., Kitanaka S. & Takido M.

Chinese Wolfberry (Lycium)

Organ Affinity: Liver, Kidneys

Effects: Tonic to liver and kidneys, nourishes semen, improves vision.

Indications: Liver yin deficiency, blurry vision, dizziness, headaches, kidney yin deficiency: spermatoroea, lumbago.

Panex Ginseng

Organ Affinity: Spleen, Lungs

Effects: Boosts energy, immunity and sexuality; strengthens male reproductive organs, adrenal glands, improves the body's abiltiy to handle stress.

Indications: Energy deficiency, weak pulse; asthma due to "empty" lungs; diabetes, heart palpitations, lack of appetite.

Remarks: Regulates blood pressure and blood sugar, promotes secretions of sexual hormones in men and women and promotes blood production.

Selected References

1. Takagi, K., "Pharmacological studies of Panax ginseng root." Japanese Journal of Pharmacology, 22,245-259,1972.

2. Kim, E. C., Cho, H. Y. and Kim, J. M. "Effect on Panax ginseng on the central nervous system." Korean J. Pharmacol., 2, 23,-28, 1971.

3. Saito, H., Yoshida, Y. and Takagi, K. "Effects of Panax ginseng root on exhaustive exercise in mice." Japanese Journal of Pharmocology, 24, 119-127, 1974.

4. Breckham, 1. 1 and Dardymov, 1. V. "New substances of plant origin which increases non specific resistance." Annual Review of Pharmocology, 9, 419-430, 1969.

Chinese Kudzu (Puerarin lobata)

Organ Affinity: Spleen, Pancreas, Stomach

Effects: Diaphoretic, cooling, dilator of arteries and veins.

Indication: Alcohol craving; "hangover"; treatment of glaucoma; ear ache; heart functional problems.

Remarks: Tonic for reduction of alcohol craving; daidzin in kudzu blocks enzymes which cause alcohol poisoning (hangover); beta-adrenoreceptor antagonist. Protective effects on heart; helps with headaches by the effect of having better blood flow to the brain.

Selected References

1. [Effect of puerarin on cerebral blood flow in dogs]. [Chinese]. Chung Kuo Chung Yao Tsa Chih 1995 Sep;20(9):560-2, inside backcover. Chen L, etc

2. [Effects of puerarin on cat vascular smooth muscle in vitro]. [Chinese]. Chung Kuo Yao, Li Hsueh Pao 1994 Mar; 15(2); 180-2. Wang LY, etc.

3. [The intraocular pressure depressive effect of puerarin]. [Chinese]. Chung Hua Yen Ko Tsa Chih 1993 Nov;29(6):336-9. Kang RX

4. Protective effect of puerarin against myocardial reperfusion injury. Myocardial metabolism and ultrastructure. chin Med J (Engl) 1992 Jun; 105(6):451-6. Fan LL, etc.

Chinese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)

Organ Affinity: Kidney

Traditional use in Chinese Medicine: Tonic to kidneys, kidney deficiency: lumbago, weak bones, constipation due to dry intestine, swelling of lymph glands, abscesses and ulcers, analgesic. Expels "damp-wind", moist, eases blood flow (menstrual disorders), candida, sore throat, cough, and clears phlegm.

Recent scientific findings: Polyclatin thins blood, inhibits effect of platelet aggregation, reducing effect on arterial thrombosis, prevents endotoxin-induced acute lung injury, enhances antioxidation, and protects against multiple organ failure.

Remarks: Anti-inflammatory (arthritis), anti-bronchitis, fever due to lung infection, anti-microbial, and anti-viral.

Selected References

1. Polydatin prevents endotoxin- induced acute lung injury in rats. Chung Hua Chich Ho Ho Hu His Tsa Chih 16:153-4, 1993. Mo Gy etc.

2. Emodin, a protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor for Polygonum cuspidaturn. J. Nat Prod 55:696-8, 1992, by Jayasuriya H, Koonchanok NM, etc.

3. An invivo investigation of the effect of anthraquinones on the turnover of aggrecans in spontaneous osteoarthritis in the guinea pig. Inflamm Res 44:182-6, 1995. Carney SL, Flicks CA, Tree B and Broadmore RJ.

4. Activity of Anthraquirionic and naphthoquinonic compunds on oral bacteria. Pharmazie 49:681-3, 1994. Didry, Dubreuil L and Pinkas M.

5. Evaluation of the antiviral activity of anthraqau in ones, anthrones, and anthraquinone derivative against human cytomegalovirus. Antiviral Res 17:63-77, 1992.

Cayenne Pepper

Organ Affinity: Lung, Heart & Kidney

Effects: Anti-fatigue, improves circulation and thyroid.

Indications: Low energy, poor circulation, and impotence.

Remarks: Effective for anti-inflammatory, atherosclerosis, cholesterol lowering and blood pressure.

Lo Han Kuo "Magic Fruit" (Cucurbitaceae fruit-Momordica grosvenori)

Organ Affinity: Spleen and Liver.

Effects: Antipyretic, moist, calming and relaxing.

Indications: Digestive tract problems; sore throats, coughs, headache, and tension.

Remarks: Effective for elimination of constipation, diarrhea, or other digestive problems; relaxes digestive tract and, thus, relieves tension and helps to reduce headaches.

Selected References

1 .Lee C. "Intense sweetner from Lo Han Kuo (Momordica grosvenon)." Experientia 1975 May 15;31 (5): 533-4.

The Three Treasures: Jing, Shen, Qi describe three concepts of energy and underly the philosophy on which the "Three Treasures Teas" were developed.

The Three Treasures Teas: Sixteen formulas to balance and harmonize your body.

The information provided above is intended for educational purposes only. It is not meant to either directly or indirectly give medical advice or prescribe treatment. Unless specifically referenced, the information has not been scientifically validated or approved by any government or regulatory agency. Please consult with your physician or other licensed health care professional for medical diagnosis, prescription, and treatment.

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