Weight loss market is growing at a pace with each day. There are many weight loss products now in the market. Herbal weight loss a branch of herbal medicine is a big eye catcher as it is supported by a strong slogan of no side effects. There are many weight loss herbs in the market but most widely marketed and used are important to us. As we go for information about weight loss herbs it is quite difficult to gather as it is not a common field in our in use medicine. Most equally difficult is to find information on them at a single forum. So listed below are herbs in common practice for weight loss.

Ephedra

Ephedra sinica is a shrub native to Chinese and Mongolian territory. This is used widely as weight loss herb. It contains alkaloids which enhance energy utilization in the body. It is usually used with caffeine to have better results. There are also several side effects attached to Ephedra. These usually include psychiatric problems heart problems and problems of intestines and stomach.

Caffeine

Caffeine is a weight loss herb used commonly with Ephedra alkaloids. It also increases energy utilization in the body and helps to reduce weight. Caffeine with Ephedra shares major market share in the sales department of weight loss herbs.

Ginseng

Ginseng is also graded as weight loss drug and is sold as a weight loss herbal supplement. Ginseng effects the sugar metabolism in the body and it is assumed that it causes less fat synthesis in the body. In this way it helps to lose weight. The efficacy of Ginseng as a weight loss herb is still in doubt.

Guar gum

Guar gum is thought to be a medicine of obesity. Guar gum decreases fats and glucose in the blood. It helps in weight loss process by increasing satiety. Guar gum products have fiber in them which absorbs water and sensation of filling helps to cut down calories.

Psyllium

Psyllium falls into the same category of weight loss herbs and is used to treat obesity. Psyllium modifies sugar metabolism in the body and gives a feeling of filling. It controls blood fat and glucose levels more efficiently.

Green tea

This Chinese origin herb is a staple in Asian countries now. Its medicinal value is proved and tested from thousands of years; even modern science has established its role in decreasing cancer incidences and heart problems. Now it is one of the most widely used weight loss herb. It is thought to reduce weight by thermogenesis.

Chitosan

Chitosan is not a proper herb as it derived from some sea animals shells, but it is graded here along with the weight loss herbs because it has similar kind of origin. Chitosan reduces the absorption of dietary fat by the body as it binds with the dietary fat. This helps to reduce fat content of body and helps in weight loss.

Dandelion

Dandelion is a typical weight loss herb and it appears apparently most potent for the purpose. Water reduction from the body immediately gives a feeling and appearance of weight loss. Patient feels immediate effects with Dandelion but it can damage brain, heart and kidneys badly in the process.

St. John’s wart

It also given in weight loss therapy, but its role in weight loss is not known. It is mood stabilizing drug but its rationale in weight loss therapy is not in knowledge till date.