Clinicians often use this formula to accompany healthy weight programs, as it strengthens the spleen, kidneys, and digestive system. It also helps with sugar cravings by warming the center with herbs that are stimulating. This in turn greatly enhances metabolism. The earth element is involved with the transformation of foods into the body. This also applies to taking thoughts and transforming them into something tangible. In Chinese medicine, this formula is said to boost the Qi, fortify the spleen, warm the yang and center, and reinforce movement. This formula is important in helping people care both physically and emotionally for themselves as well as others. In CHinese Medicine, once the Earth Element is in balance we can give and receive, in balance. If you have issues nurturing yourself or others, try this formula- you won't believe what warming the center can do. In Chinese Medicine, this is how real weight loss is achieved....body/mind in harmony.