Goji berry, also known as wolfberry, ground bone skin, wolfberry, etc., is a common Chinese medicinal material, but also an edible plant, its fruits, leaves, root bark, etc. can be used in medicine or edible.
Because it has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting the eyes and minds, it is a magic weapon for many middle-aged and elderly people, whether it is soaked in water, eaten dry or soup.
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A glass of wolfberry soaked in water every day may be able to harvest 7 changes
1. Goji berry is known as "bright eye", and its vitamins B1, B2, C, calcium, iron and other nutrients are the guardians of eye health.
For white-collar workers who stare at the computer for a long time or use mobile phones frequently, wolfberry is undoubtedly your right-hand man for eye protection, effectively relieving eye fatigue and protecting eye health.
2. Goji berries are still good at strengthening bones. Traditional Chinese medicine theory believes that the main bone of the kidney, wolfberry can strengthen the kidney and then strengthen the bone. For problems such as osteoporosis and lower back and leg pain, goji berries can play an adjuvant role in treatment, so that you can have strong bones.
3. Studies have shown that wolfberry can also improve blood lipids, reduce triglyceride levels, and increase HDL cholesterol levels, escorting your cardiovascular health.
4. The polysaccharides, dietary fiber, and rich vitamins and amino acids in wolfberry are the guardians of immunity and keep you away from diseases.
5. For female friends, wolfberry is a good product for beauty. It can nourish qi and blood, improve skin nutrition, promote metabolism, and make your skin more rosy and complex.
6. The anthocyanins contained in wolfberry have anti-allergic and antioxidant effects, which can improve sleep quality and make you have sweet dreams.
7. Goji berries can also help us eliminate fatigue. The polysaccharide molecules in it can reduce the increase in urea nitrogen, play a calming and soothing role, and make you feel full of energy and welcome every beautiful day.
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How to soak wolfberries in water and precautions
The process of brewing wolfberry water is actually not complicated, but it contains profound health wisdom. First of all, choosing high-quality goji berries is the key. The high-quality wolfberry grains are full, ruddy in color, and sweet in taste.
When soaking, we can first soak a small handful of goji berries in clean water for a while, wait for them to soften slightly, and then put them in boiling water. In this way, the nutrients in the wolfberry can be better dissolved in water and more easily absorbed by the body.
The soaked wolfberry water is orange in color and exudes a faint fruity aroma. When you taste it, you can feel the sweet taste jumping on the tip of your tongue, as if it is a gift from nature.
However, it should be noted that although wolfberries are good, they should not be greedy. Excessive consumption may cause indigestion and even trigger some adverse reactions. Therefore, only by drinking it in moderation every day can you truly experience the health effects brought by wolfberry water.
In addition, when brewing goji berry water, you can also add some other ingredients according to your personal taste and needs. It can not only enrich the taste of wolfberry water, but also better meet your health needs.
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Goji berries with these ingredients have a better health effect
Goji berries, because of their unique nourishing effect, make it occupy a place in the field of health preservation. And when we skillfully match it with red dates, wheat winter, chrysanthemums and other ingredients, it not only tastes richer, but also can play an unexpected effect.
Red jujube, known as the "king of fruits", is rich in nutrients, and has the effect of nourishing qi and nourishing blood, calming the nerves and intellectuals. When it meets wolfberry, the two complement each other, which can not only improve qi and blood, but also nourish the liver and eyes. This is undoubtedly a good remedy for people who often stay up late and overuse their eyes.
Mai Dong, sweet in taste, slightly bitter, has the effect of nourishing yin and nourishing Jin, moistening the lungs and relieving cough. During the dry autumn and winter months, people often feel dry mouth and dry skin. At this time, soaking wolfberries in water and drinking them together can not only moisturize the skin, but also relieve symptoms such as cough and phlegm.
And chrysanthemums are a good helper for people to cool off in summer. It has a pungent, sweet and bitter taste, and has the effect of evacuating wind and heat, clearing the liver and brightening the purpose. Pairing wolfberry with chrysanthemum can not only clear away heat and detoxify, but also relieve symptoms such as eye fatigue and dryness. Especially for people who have been facing computers and mobile phones for a long time, this combination is even more indispensable.
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Doctors remind: These 4 types of people should drink as little as possible
Although goji berries are good, they are not suitable for everyone. In this regard, Peng Yuqing, chief physician of the sub-health department of Beijing University East Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, reminded us that the following four groups of people need to be extra cautious when eating wolfberries.
First of all, people who have dampness, heat, food accumulation, and evil qi in their bodies should be cautious about eating wolfberries. The internal environment of these people is already in a state of imbalance, and the tonic effect of goji berries may aggravate the symptoms of dampness and heat in their bodies, which can lead to a series of health problems.
Secondly, for those who have bad breath in the mouth, thick tongue coating, frequent acne on the face, sore throat, dry and sticky stools, and other obvious damp heat symptoms, goji berries are also not a good choice. The tonic properties of goji berries may exacerbate these symptoms of dampness and heat, making the body more unwell.
In addition, people with fever and cold should also avoid eating goji berries. In the case of a cold and fever, the body needs to clear away heat and detoxify, and the tonic effect of goji berries may hinder the progress of this process, thus prolonging the course of the disease.
Finally, people with weak spleen and stomach also need to be cautious about goji berries. People with weak spleen and stomach have weak digestion and absorption function, and the tonic effect of wolfberry may burden the spleen and stomach and aggravate their weak state.