Adipose tissue is a type of connective tissue that is specifically formed to store energy in the form of fat, as well as provide insulation and cushion to the body. Colloquially, adipose tissue is called body fat. There are two types of adipose tissue: brown (BAT) and white (WAT). Adipose tissue is found in humans and animals alike.

In homeopathic products, adipose tissue is used as a Micro-Nutritional Homeopathic potency (animal product). Homeopathic potencies accredit their strength and efficacy to the electromagnetic signatures of the original substrate; these are scientifically created dilutions and succussions of medicines such that generally not even a molecule of the original substrate or medicine is present in the medicine. As a Homeopathic or used simply as a micro-nutritional, it has demonstrated effectiveness against the following symptomology: organotropic to fat tissue (Tetau).