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Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

South China Morning Post 25 July 2026 5h ago
Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital
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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 wit
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