In traditional Chinese medicine, there is an ancient saying that "eating wolfberries can strengthen the muscles and bones, keep the body light and youthful, and withstand cold and heat". Therefore, it is often regarded as a good medicine for nourishing and anti-aging. "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic" records that wolfberries have a bitter and cold taste, and they are effective in treating internal diseases, fever, excessive thirst, and can strengthen the muscles and bones, keeping the body light and youthful. "Compendium of Materia Medica" believes that wolfberries can replenish qi, nourish blood, promote yang energy, nourish yin energy, dispel wind and dampness, and have a miraculous effect. According to TCM theory, the main function of wolfberries is to nourish the kidneys and produce essence and blood. When essence is produced, the bone marrow is replenished, and when the bone marrow is abundant, yin blood can be nourished, and liver blood can be replenished. Eating wolfberries regularly can also improve skin absorption of oxygen and have a whitening effect.
Ways to Eat Wolfberries
Many people like to soak wolfberries in water, cook them in soup, or make porridge with them. When soaking in water, it is often combined with other health products. For example, wolfberries + red dates are good for women; wolfberries + chrysanthemum highlight the liver-nourishing and eye-brightening effects. However, in terms of eating methods, chewing wolfberries directly is more beneficial in exerting the health effects of wolfberries. Chewing dried wolfberries has the best effect, with the most comprehensive nutrient absorption. Chewing 10 pieces of dried wolfberries every day is sufficient.
However, when chewing wolfberries, it is important to note that the quantity should be reduced by half, otherwise it is easy to over-nourish. Generally speaking, it is suitable for healthy adults to eat about 20 grams of wolfberries per day; if you want to achieve therapeutic effects, you can eat about 30 grams per day. People with weak constitution, frequent colds, and poor resistance are suitable for taking wolfberries. It is necessary to adhere to long-term consumption, and the effects can be seen by eating them every day. However, wolfberries have a strong warming effect on the body, so it is best not to eat them if you are currently having a cold and fever, have inflammation in the body, or have diarrhea. People with high blood pressure or overly impulsive temperament, or those who consume a large amount of meat and have a red face should also avoid consuming wolfberries.
Wolfberries can be consumed all year round. In spring, when everything is rejuvenating and the body's yang energy is gradually rising, wolfberries, with their sweet and mild nourishing properties, can be consumed alone or together with other mild-natured ingredients such as astragalus root, to promote the generation of yang energy. In summer, it is suitable to make tea with wolfberries, but it is better to drink it in the afternoon. It can improve physical fitness and promote sleep. However, it should be noted that wolfberries should not be paired with green tea. Instead, they are suitable to be brewed together with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, malva nut, and rock sugar. They are particularly suitable for those who use computers excessively. Wolfberries have a sweet taste. When combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, green tea, etc., they can make people feel refreshed and invigorated. Especially when combined with chrysanthemum, they can nourish yin and brighten the eyes, and clear liver fire.
Medicinal Properties of Wolfberries
Wolfberries have the effect of lowering blood sugar and reducing cholesterol levels in the blood. They can also prevent the formation of atherosclerosis and prevent coronary heart disease. Wolfberries are commonly used as a nutritional supplement in traditional Chinese medicine. They are often used to cook porridge, make medicinal pastes, soak in wine, or be consumed together with other medicines and foods. Wolfberries have long been known as a good supplement for nourishing and anti-aging, hence the name "anti-aging superfood". Wolfberry tea also has the effects of reducing fever, treating diabetes, relieving cough and phlegm, and so on. In addition, wolfberry tea has various effects on treating weak constitution, sexual coldness, improving digestion, liver and kidney diseases, tuberculosis, constipation, insomnia, low blood pressure, anemia, various eye diseases, hair loss, oral inflammation, and skincare. The medicinal properties of wolfberry tea are extremely wide-ranging, and long-term consumption of wolfberries or wolfberry tea will not cause any side effects.
Those who are weak in constitution and have poor resistance are the most suitable to consume wolfberries. It is important to adhere to long-term consumption and eat a small amount every day to see results. People with weak spleen and stomach, cold and dampness, and diarrhea should not consume wolfberries, otherwise it may worsen their condition. Wolfberries have a strong warming effect on the body, so it is best not to eat them if you are currently having a cold and fever, have inflammation in the body, or have diarrhea.
