What to Brew in Water for Liver Nourishment and Protection

Nov 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, to nourish and protect the liver, one can drink water infused with Lycium barbarum (goji berries), chrysanthemum, dandelion, cassia seeds, honeysuckle, and similar ingredients. Goji berries are rich in nutritional value; drinking goji-infused water can nourish the liver and kidneys, benefit the essence and improve vision, and may help alleviate symptoms such as physical exhaustion, spermatorrhea, waist and knee soreness, dizziness, and tinnitus caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys.

      In general, to nourish and protect the liver, you can drink water infused with wolfberry, chrysanthemum, dandelion, cassia seed, honeysuckle, and other similar herbs. The specific details are as follows:

      

      1. Wolfberry

      Wolfberry is rich in nutrients. Drinking water infused with wolfberry can nourish the liver and kidneys, improve vision, and help alleviate symptoms such as physical exhaustion, lower back and knee pain, dizziness, and tinnitus caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys.

      2. Chrysanthemum

      Chrysanthemum tea has effects of dispersing wind and clearing heat, soothing the liver and improving vision, and clearing heat toxins. It is especially suitable for people with excessive liver fire. When feeling irritable or experiencing internal heat, drinking chrysanthemum-infused water can effectively relieve liver qi stagnation and clear heat toxins.

      3. Dandelion

      Dandelion has functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving nodules and reducing swelling, removing dampness, and promoting urination. It is particularly effective for protecting and supporting liver function.

      4. Cassia Seed

      Cassia seed tea enters the liver and large intestine meridians. Drinking cassia seed tea can clear heat from the liver, improve vision, eliminate heat toxins from the body, and also lubricate the intestines and relieve constipation. Drinking cassia seed-infused water appropriately can help protect and support liver function.

      5. Honeysuckle

      Honeysuckle has functions of clearing the liver and improving vision, clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the blood to calm liver activity, nourishing blood, enhancing immunity, and resisting viruses. Regular consumption of honeysuckle tea is beneficial for liver health.

      The above methods are only auxiliary approaches for liver care. If suffering from liver disease, timely medical consultation is necessary, and standardized treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.