Health wine is loved by many people, and it is common for people to soak their own wine. Saffron is a blood-activating medicinal herb, and black goji berry is a nourishing medicinal herb. Can saffron and black goji berry be soaked together? What are the effects of saffron and black goji berry wine?
Can saffron and black goji berry be soaked together?
Yes, they can.
Saffron has the effects of promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and dispersing blood stasis and alleviating pain. It can be used for symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, lochia not flowing, chest pain, abdominal masses, abdominal pain due to blood stasis, painful sores, chest and rib pain, and injuries from falls.
Black goji berry is neutral in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, replenishing essence, nourishing the blood, and calming the mind. It is suitable for symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, insomnia, and frequent nocturnal emissions.
Saffron and black goji berry are not contraindicated, and they can be taken together. Wine has the effects of promoting blood circulation and enhancing the efficacy of medicine. Therefore, saffron and black goji berry can be soaked together in wine.
Effects of saffron and black goji berry wine
Blood activation and menstruation regulation
Saffron has the effect of promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, and it has certain therapeutic effects on irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea. Black goji berry contains effective ingredients such as black goji berry polysaccharides, which can promote blood circulation. Tibetan medical literature records that black goji berry can be used for irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea. Therefore, saffron and black goji berry wine can regulate menstruation and alleviate pain, and it has certain effects on lochia not flowing, injuries from falls, and painful sores.
Blood stasis dispersion and pain relief
"Compendium of Materia Medica" records that saffron has the effects of promoting blood circulation, resolving pain and swelling, and regulating menstruation. Black goji berry contains amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients. It also contains a large amount of anthocyanins, which can promote metabolism in the body. Soaking saffron and black goji berry together in wine has the effects of dispersing blood stasis and relieving pain, and it is suitable for symptoms such as chest pain, abdominal pain due to blood stasis, and chest and rib pain.
Nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence
Black goji berry is a nourishing medicinal herb with the effects of nourishing the kidneys, replenishing essence, nourishing the blood, and calming the mind. Saffron promotes blood circulation, disperses blood stasis, and alleviates pain. When soaked together in wine, they can promote blood circulation and regulate menstruation, and nourish the liver and kidneys. Common symptoms of kidney deficiency include soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, frequent urination, sallow complexion, hair loss, insomnia, and excessive dreaming. Black goji berry and saffron wine can be consumed in moderation.
Improving sleep
Black goji berry contains abundant anthocyanins, which can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and protect brain tissue, reducing the damage of chemicals to the brain. Therefore, black goji berry can improve sleep. Saffron has a certain sedative effect. When soaked together with black goji berry in wine, it can enhance the blood-nourishing and calming effects, and it is suitable for insomnia and palpitations.
Enhancing immunity
Saffron contains various effective ingredients, which have the effects of enhancing immunity and anti-inflammatory. Black goji berry contains anthocyanins, black goji berry polysaccharides, organic acids, and other components, and anthocyanins have antioxidant effects and can eliminate free radicals. Black goji berry and saffron wine can enhance immunity, improve sleep, and delay aging. It is a good health wine for health preservation.
Protecting cardiovascular health
Saffron has the effect of promoting blood circulation and resolving stasis, which can dilate the cardiovascular system, maintain the smoothness of the heart and brain blood vessels, reduce the burden on the heart and brain, and improve the ability of the heart to tolerate hypoxia. Anthocyanins have antioxidant effects and accelerate blood circulation. Therefore, black goji berry and saffron wine have the function of protecting cardiovascular health and preventing cardiovascular diseases.
How to make saffron and black goji berry wine
Saffron and black goji berry wine
Ingredients
4 grams of saffron, 20 grams of black goji berry, 1000 ml of white wine.
Instructions:
1. Wash the black goji berry and cut it into coarse powder.
2. Put it into the wine jar together with saffron.
3. Pour in white wine, seal the jar, and shake well.
4. Let it sit for about 15-30 days before drinking.
5. Take 10-20 ml at a time, 1-2 times a day, after meals.
Effects: Blood activation, stasis dispersion, and kidney replenishment.
Precautions for saffron and black goji berry wine
1. Choice of alcohol content
It is best to choose high-alcohol wine with an alcohol content of 50 degrees or above. This can kill bacteria, parasites, microorganisms, and other harmful substances attached to the herbs, ensuring the safety of the medicinal wine.
2. Soaking time
The temperature affects the soaking time of the medicinal wine. The higher the temperature, the shorter the soaking time. Generally, herbal medicines are soaked for about a month. For example, black goji berry and saffron wine can be soaked for 15-30 days.
3. Choice of container
Glass or ceramic containers should be chosen for soaking wine, and plastic or metal containers are not recommended. This is to avoid the production of toxic chemicals during the soaking process, which may affect the absorption of medicinal efficacy and harm health.
Who should not drink saffron and black goji berry wine
1. Pregnant women
Saffron has the effect of promoting blood circulation and relieving menstrual pain. Pregnant women should not consume it to avoid miscarriage. Black goji berry and saffron wine contain the effective ingredients of saffron, so it is not suitable for pregnant women to drink.
2. People allergic to alcohol
People allergic to alcohol should not drink alcohol, otherwise it may cause serious allergic reactions. Black goji berry and saffron wine contain alcohol, so it is not suitable for people allergic to alcohol to consume. This includes pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, children, etc., who are not suitable for drinking alcohol.
3. People with impaired liver function
Patients with hepatitis or impaired liver function have reduced detoxification capacity. Drinking alcohol will cause alcohol to accumulate in the liver, which will damage liver cells and further impair detoxification capacity, exacerbating the condition.
