A series of LecturesByMr. Allah Dad Khan former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province and Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

2. Medicinal Plants for Diseases
“ Obesity ”
A series of Lectures
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province
and Visiting Professor the University of
Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
Green Tea is rich in anti-oxidants. It aids fat
metabolism. It increases energy expenditure
aiding weight loss.
Green tea enhances the ability of the body to
burn fat. Choose a standardized extract
containing 50 percent catechin and 90 percent
total polyphenols and take 300 milligrams thirty
minutes before breakfast and another thirty
minutes before lunch. Do not take more.

4. Guggul (Commiphora mukul)
This is a popular herb used in Ayurveda.
Guggul is frequently recommended by
Ayurveda practitioners for weight control in
addition to use in lowering cholesterol. In
clinical trials, intake of guggul derivatives
regularly for three months results in four
times the weight loss compared to placebo.
Dosage: 2.25 grams twice a day

5. • Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus)
• Bladderwrack contain iodine, which helps to
enhance thyroid function. Dosage: Take 150
milligrams at breakfast and another 150
milligrams lunch for two months.
Caution: Check with your doctor before taking
this herb if you have a thyroid disorder, high
blood pressure, or heart problems. If you are
allergic to shellfish and/ or sensitive to iodine, do
not take this herb. Also do not take kelp and
bladderwrack at the same time.

6. • Cardamom
• – Cardamom’s anti-spasmodic properties
aid in digestion

7. • Cinnamon
• – Cinnamon is effective in reducing
cholesterol levels. It lowers bad
cholesterol and effects blood sugar and it
helps against insulin resistance and
obesity

8. • Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
• Licorice root strengthens the adrenal glands, thus
helping to sustain a regulated blood-sugar level
and reduce cravings for sweets. Licorice tastes
sweet.
• Dose: Take a cup of licorice daily, one week out of
every month for up to three months. Licorice can
also be added to other teas to sweeten them

9. • Senna
• – It is a good laxative. It improves
metabolism of fat by stimulating the colon.

10. • Alfalfa
• – Alfalfa consist of saponin that helps
make fats more soluble. It also acts as a
diuretic and aids in digestion

11. • Hawthorn
• – Hawthorn improves blood circulation. It
also reduces blood fat. It stimulates the
adrenal glands and improves thyroid
function. It also reduces blood fa

12. • Garcinia Cantbogia
• – It is used as an active ingredient in many
weight loss formulas. Garcinia Cantbogia
aids in fat metabolism. It also helps reduce
hunger. Studies suggest that it prevents
the accumulation of lipid droplets in fat
cells. It is said to greatly improve exercise
endurance by increasing lipid oxidation
and decreases carbohydrate utilization

13. Plantain or psyllium (Plantago)
Psyllium is the seed of Plantain. Metamucil is a commercial
product that contain psyllium.
Herbalists say that the weight-loss effect of plantain and
psyllium is related to the spongy fiber (mucilage) in the seeds
and to specific chemicals (polyphenols) in the leaves.
In one Italian study, scientists gave women who were seriously
obese (over 60 percent over their recommended weight)
three grams of plantain in water 30 minutes before meals. The
plantain group lost more weight than a similar group of
women who simply cut back on their diet.

14. • Kola Nut
• – Kola Nut is a stimulant. It aids in the
metabolism of fat. It also decreases
appetite

15. • Guar Gum
• – Guar Gum has a laxative effect. It
reduces hunger. It promotes normal
gastrointestinal motility and also maintains
the fecal bulk. It promotes a feeling of
fullness and thus decreases appetite.

16. • Flax Seed
• – Flax seed is a laxative and it helps in
curbing hunger. It is a good source of
protein and fiber. Flax is good when taken
half an hour before meals. It will help you
eat less. It strengthens your immune
system too

17. • Nettle
• – Nettle help clear toxins and helps
feeding the cells at a deeper level. Nettle
and Fennel tea is said be good for curbing
appetite and help in weight loss.

18. • Walnut (Juglans)
• A study of more than 25,000 Seventh-Day
Adventists showed that those who ate the
most nuts were the least obese. Walnuts are
rich in serotonin. Serotonin is shown to make
us feel full; so we eat less as a result

19. • Malabar tamarind (Gareinia cantbogia)
• The Malabar tamarind is a yellowish fruit that is about the size of an orange,
with a thin skin and deep furrows similar to an acorn squash. It is native to
southern India, where it is dried and used extensively in curries (especially
fish). It looks black when dried.
• The dried fruit of Malabar Tamarind contains about thirty percent
hydroxycitric acid. It is a powerful lipogenic inhibitor. (Lipogenic inhibitor is a
substance which helps prevent the production of fat.)
• In animal studies, hydroxycitrate has been shown to be a powerful inhibitor
of fat formation. One study showed that hydroxycitrate produced a
"significant reduction in food intake, and body weight gain" in rats. The
results in humans are not yet proven.
• In addition to inhibiting the production of fat, hydroxycitrate may also
suppress appetite.
Note that hydroxycitrate only inhibits the conversion of carbohydrates into
fat. It will have no effect if a high-fat diet is consumed.
• Recommended Dosage: 500 mg three times per day. Take it along with a
supplement of Chromium for best results

20. • Evening primrose (Oenothera biennis).
• This herb is a good source for tryptophan
which is believed to help in weight loss.
Take a half-teaspoon of evening primrose
oil three times a day.

21. • Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
• Dandelion may flush out the kidneys,
boost metabolism, and off- set a craving
for sweets. Eat the leaves raw in a salad
or make a tea by boiling 2 to 3 tsp of the
root in a cup of water for I 0 to 15 minutes.
Drink three times a day.

22. Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare)
•
• Fennel removes mucus and fat from the
intestinal tract, and is a natural appetite
suppressant

23. • Burdock Root
• – Burdock Root is a diuretic and a mild
laxative. It helps reduce cravings and
hunger. In combination with Chickweed, it
helps transporting fat out of the body. Like
Chickweed, Burdock root is also taken in
the form of tea to drink between meals

24. • Chickweed (Stellaria media)– Chickweed is
known for its ability to break down fat
molecules. It is usually taken in the form of
a tea to curb cravings and assist digestion.
Chickweed is mostly recommended in
combination with Burdock Root

25. • Coconut oil
• Coconut oil, extracted from coconuts, is a rich
source for medium chain triglycerides.
Medium chain triglycerides (MCTS) are
special types of saturated fats separated out
from coconut oil that range in length from six
to twelve carbon chains. Unlike regular fats,
MCTs do not appear to cause weight gain;
they actually promote weight loss

26. • Pineapple (Ananas comosus)
• Pineapple contains an enzyme called
bromelain, which helps digest both
proteins and fats.
• Herbalist Dr. Duke reported that one
person in Costa Rica lost 100 pounds by
eating one whole fresh pineapple per day.
Pineapple is loaded with nutrition, and is
also great for your digestion