Black goji berries are rich in amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients, and are known as "nourishing soft gold". They have the effects of nourishing the kidneys, benefiting essence, nourishing the blood, and calming the mind. Many nourishing medicinal materials can be soaked in medicinal wine. So, can dried black goji berries be soaked in wine?
Can dried black goji berries be soaked in wine?
Yes, they can.
Black goji berries are natural wild nourishing medicinal materials. They have a neutral nature and sweet taste, and have the effects of nourishing the kidneys, benefiting essence, nourishing the blood, producing body fluids, and quenching thirst. Alcohol is a good semi-polar organic solvent that can dissolve various effective ingredients of Chinese medicine. Soaking black goji berries in wine can enhance the potency of the wine and fully exert its medicinal effects, thus improving the therapeutic effect.
Can black goji berries be soaked in white wine?
Yes, they can.
White wine, mainly made from grains, has the effects of promoting blood circulation, assisting the potency of medicine, improving appetite, relieving fatigue, and warming and refreshing the body. Most medicinal materials are soaked in white wine, and black goji berries are no exception. Generally, high-quality pure grain spirits with an alcohol content of 55-60 degrees are the best choice.
Ratio for soaking wild black goji berries in wine
There is no specific ratio.
Wild black goji berries contain anthocyanins, black goji berry polysaccharides, and other effective ingredients. Their anti-aging, immune-enhancing, and sleep improvement effects are closely related to anthocyanins. Generally, the common dosage for soaking black goji berries in water is 3-6g. If soaking them in wine alone, the ratio is 10:3. The specific ratio is recommended to be determined based on individual circumstances.
What are the effects of soaking black goji berries in wine?
Nourishing the liver and kidneys
Black goji berries are precious nourishing medicinal materials with the effects of nourishing the kidneys, benefiting essence, nourishing the blood, and nourishing the yin and moistening the lungs. Soaking black goji berries in wine is suitable for those with insufficient liver and kidney functions, sore waist and knees, dizziness, and blurred vision.
Relieving insomnia
Black goji berry wine has the effect of nourishing the blood and calming the mind because black goji berries contain rich anthocyanins, which can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and protect brain tissues. Therefore, drinking black goji berry wine can improve sleep and relieve symptoms such as insomnia, vivid dreams, and palpitations.
Enhancing immunity
Black goji berry wine contains amino acids, vitamins, calcium, iron, potassium, and other minerals. It not only contains various nutrients but also contains effective ingredients such as anthocyanins and black goji berry polysaccharides. It has the effect of enhancing immunity.
Beauty and skincare
Black goji berries have the effects of replenishing qi, nourishing blood, and calming the mind. According to Tibetan medicinal literature, black goji berries can be used for irregular menstruation and amenorrhea. Drinking black goji berry wine can improve symptoms such as insufficient qi and blood, sore waist and knees, dull complexion, and irregular menstruation in women.
What can black goji berries be soaked in to nourish the kidneys?
Soaking black goji berries with dodder seeds
Ingredients:
30g of dodder seeds, 30g of black goji berries, 500ml of white wine (or rice wine).
Preparation:
1. Put the dodder seeds and black goji berries in a clean cloth bag and place them in a clean container.
2. Soak them in white wine for 7 days, then discard the residue and drink the liquid.
3. Take 20-30ml, 2-3 times a day.
Effects: Nourishes the kidneys, benefits essence, nourishes the liver, and improves eyesight.
Soaking black goji berries with Epimedium
Ingredients:
30g of black goji berries, 150g of Epimedium, 1500g of white wine.
Preparation:
1. Process the ingredients into small pieces and soak them in the wine.
2. Seal the container and place it in a cool place.
3. Shake the container a few times every day. After 7 days, open the container and the wine is ready to drink.
Effects: Warms the kidneys, strengthens yang, nourishes blood, and benefits essence.
