In recent years, the trend of health preservation has become popular, and many nourishing herbs are well-known, such as black goji berries and other natural wild medicinal herbs, which have also become popular. Black goji berries can be chewed directly or soaked in water to drink. Some people say that eating dried black goji berries can turn the tongue black. Is this true?
Does Eating Black Goji Berries Turn the Tongue Black?
The black color of black goji berries is due to the high content of anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are a water-soluble pigment. Many fruits and vegetables in daily life have colors because of the presence of anthocyanins. Eating black goji berries can cause the tongue to change color for the following reasons.
Eating Dried Black Goji Berries
Black goji berries are natural wild medicinal herbs containing amino acids, vitamins, proteins, and other nutrients. They have a taste similar to raisins and a slightly grassy aroma. Due to the secretion of saliva in the mouth, the anthocyanins dissolve in the oral cavity, which can cause the tongue to change color.
Quality Issues of Black Goji Berries
Generally, eating dried black goji berries can cause a slight color change on the tongue, but the color is relatively light. If consumed excessively, the tongue color may turn black. Black goji berries are expensive, and there are counterfeit dyed black goji berries in the market. Dyed black goji berries tend to fade quickly and are difficult to wash off. If these dyed black goji berries are consumed, the tongue may also turn black.
What to Do If the Tongue Turns Black from Eating Black Goji Berries
1. Rinse with Water
Eating black goji berries and turning the tongue black does not cause any discomfort to the body. Simply rinse the mouth with clean water. If the color is light, rinse the mouth with water 2-3 times.
2. Brush the Tongue
If the tongue turns black from eating black goji berries, it can be cleaned by gently scraping with a tongue scraper. If a tongue scraper is not available, a toothbrush is also a good choice.
3. No Treatment Needed
If the tongue changes color after eating black goji berries and there is no concern about the color of the tongue, no action is needed. The color will generally fade on its own by the next day.
How to Avoid the Tongue Turning Black from Eating Black Goji Berries
Soak in Water
When soaking black goji berries in water, the anthocyanins dissolve in the water. The color of the soaked water may change based on the acidity or alkalinity. Generally, the color of the soaked water is purple or blue, and it does not cause the tongue to become stained.
Does Eating Black Goji Berries Stain the Teeth?
Generally, it does not.
Anthocyanins can be easily rinsed off the teeth, so it is rare for black goji berries to stain the teeth. If the teeth are stained after eating black goji berries, it is likely that the black goji berries have expired and produced harmful substances that caused the discoloration, or artificial dyed black goji berries were purchased.
How to Eat Black Goji Berries in a Better Way
Black Goji Berry and Chrysanthemum Tea
Ingredients
Black goji berries, chrysanthemum.
Instructions
1. Take 6g of white chrysanthemum and 10g of black goji berries.
2. Put them in a teacup and brew with boiling water.
3. After soaking for 10-15 minutes, it can be consumed.
Benefits: Nourishes the liver and brightens the eyes, nourishes blood and calms the mind.
Black Goji Berry and Schisandra Wine
Ingredients
Black goji berries, Ophiopogon japonicus, Polygonatum sibiricum, Acanthopanax senticosus, Epimedium sagittatum, each 20g, 1000ml of 50℃ white wine.
Instructions
1. Put the above five herbal ingredients into a wine container.
2. Add white wine to soak, seal it, and it can be consumed after 15 days.
3. Take 15-20ml each time, once in the morning and once in the evening.
Benefits: Tonifies the liver and kidneys, dispels wind and dampness, regulates the five organs.
