- Nomame (Cassia nomame) is a medicinal herb native to China that now grows wild in many parts of the world. In folk medicine, nomame is reportedly used to increase urine flow. Hama-cha, a water-based extract of nomame leaves, stems, and pods, is a popular tea in Japan.
- Nomame is often an ingredient in weight loss products. However, there is a lack of research on the effects of nomame on body weight and fat breakdown in humans.
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Nomame (Cassia nomame)
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References
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View Abstract - Yamamoto M, Shimura S, Itoh Y, et al. Anti-obesity effects of lipase inhibitor CT-II, an extract from edible herbs, Nomame Herba, on rats fed a high-fat diet. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2000 Jun;24(6):758-64.
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