Goji berries have the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting essence and energy, improving complexion, and brightening the eyes and calming the mind. What should we pay attention to when consuming them? Let's take a look together with the editor!
Benefits of Soaking Goji Berries in Boiling Water
1. Nourish Yin and Brighten the Eyes, Clear Liver Fire
Regular use of computers can easily cause fatigue. Soaking goji berries in tea can nourish yin and brighten the eyes.
In hot weather, soaking them in water and drinking can clear the liver fire.
2. Resist Cold
Soak goji berries in alcohol for 7 days before drinking.
It is best to use white wine, which can enhance the body's yang energy without causing excessive yang energy and fire.
3. Tonify Yang
Regularly drinking goji berry tea can replenish vital energy and nourish blood.
The yang-tonifying effect of goji berries has surprised Westerners, and savvy British businessmen even call goji berries "fruit Viagra".
4. Whitening and Anti-Aging
Women who regularly drink goji berry tea can achieve the effect of whitening and nourishing the skin. Goji berries have a higher vitamin C content than oranges.
The beta-carotene content is higher than that of carrots, and the iron content is higher than that of beef steak.
Natural beta-carotene can resist aging, prevent cancer, and protect the skin from sun damage.
5. Help Sleep
Goji berries can be consumed throughout the year. It is recommended to soak them in tea in summer and drink in the afternoon, which can improve the physique and promote sleep.
Taboos for Consuming Goji Berries
1. Do not consume in excess
Currently, many animal experiments on the toxicity of goji berries have proved that goji berries are very safe food.
They do not contain any toxins and can be consumed for a long time. However, any tonic should not be consumed excessively, and goji berries are no exception.
2. Chewing directly for better effects
Soaking goji berries in water or boiling them in soup does not fully release their medicinal effects.
Due to factors such as water temperature and soaking time, only a portion of the medicinal ingredients in goji berries can be released into the water or soup.
Chewing them directly allows for better absorption of the nutrients in goji berries and is more conducive to their health benefits.
However, when chewing goji berries, it is important to reduce the quantity to avoid excessive tonification.
3. Who is most suitable to consume goji berries
Goji berries are most suitable for people with weak constitution and poor resistance.
Moreover, it is necessary to persist in consuming them every day in order to see results.
People with weak spleen and stomach, cold and dampness, and diarrhea, as well as those with external heat invasion, should not consume goji berries, as it may worsen their conditions.
Goji Berry Remedies
1. Hypertension, Diabetes
Soak 15 grams of goji berries in boiling water and drink as tea daily. Regular consumption is effective.
2. Treatment for Elderly Night Thirst
Chew and consume 30 grams of goji berries every night, continuously for 10 days. It is generally effective, and can be taken continuously if necessary.
3. Liver Deficiency Eye Pain, Tears in Wind, Cloudiness Covering the Eyes, Cataracts
Soak 250 grams of goji berries in yellow wine and seal in a jar for 1-2 months. Drink an appropriate amount after meals twice a day.
4. Night Blindness, Declining Vision
Soak 6 grams of goji berries and 6 grams of white chrysanthemum in water and drink as tea.
