Abstract: Aim TheEffects of Dafang Tea on blood-lipid and weightreduction was investig ated.Methods Newly born baby rats wereadministered subcutaneously with monosodium glutamate(MSG)for five consecutive days.With biochemistry and morphology methods, theeffects of Dafang Tea on obeserat models andits mechanism were studied.Results Dafang Tea possessed obvious Effects of lowering theserum level of tricyleride, inhibiting fat absorption in intestinal tract and promoting fa t metabolism.Dafang Tea (4.05 g/kg)had remarked Effect on weightreduction, in comparion with that in other groups.Conclusion Hig her concentration of Dafang Tea can serve as one kind of keep-fi t agent.

Key words: Dafang Tea, monosodium glutamate, blood-lipid, hypothalamus obesity, weightreduction