Native to China and originally produced in the south of the Changjiang river an extract of this herb is showing up in many weight loss and diet formulations. The claim is that
Cassia Nomame is a natural lipase inhibitor, which means it disrupts the digestive enzyme process to block fat from getting into the bloodstream. It also is said to have diuretic and stimulating properties.
The only sources of information I have been able to find concerning this herb are those who have a financial interest in selling it, and should be viewed as unsubstantiated.
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