HEALTH● ELEVATEDJul 25 · Jul 25, 2026, 1:00 AM
Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
South China Morning Post
An unconventional weight-loss remedy of drinking a mixture of an external-use constipation medication with tea has trended on Chinese social media, sparking doctors to warn the public not to try it after receiving some emergency cases. The extreme slimming method has captivated social media in recent weeks because of claims that it has the remarkable effect of helping people shed 4kg of weight within just two days, Shangyou News reported. In some viral videos, influencers squeeze a glycerin...
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