Herbal drugs have been used since ancient times as medicines for the treatment of a range of diseases. In spite of the great advances observed in modern medicine in recent decades, plants still make an important contribution to health care. Anorexia is become the most serious GIT disorder which characterized by loss of appetite or decreased appetite despite basic caloric needs. A number of synthetic appetizers are available in practice however their effectiveness is associated with side effect, dose related chronic toxicity and there is no patient compliance. While herbal medicines are widely accepted throughout the globe because of their higher therapeutic efficacy along with least side effects. They are also useful in treating loss of appetite in elderly persons those suffering from reduced production of stomach acid digestive enzymes and removes toxins from digestive system. Treatment which is mostly used in Indian food is ginger, coriander, fennel, long piper, capsicum and black piper etc. Due to deficiency of these it has turned towards the scientific research with respect to the herbal appetizer. Appetite-suppressants are those drugs which promote weight loss by decreasing appetite or increasing the sensation of fullness, resultant decreased food consumption and they are effective because they help reduce the uncomfortable feeling of hunger. These medications promote weight loss by helping to diminish appetite or by increasing the subjective feeling of fullness. The most popular natural appetite suppressants are green tea extract, hoodia and ephedra.
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