What to Drink for Liver Health and Protection
Nov 29, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, beverages such as green tea, chrysanthemum tea, Lycium barbarum (wolfberry) water, honeysuckle water, and dandelion water may be selected to achieve the purpose of nourishing and protecting the liver. In daily life, maintaining liver health can also be accomplished by consuming more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as nutrient-rich foods such as high-quality proteins, while avoiding spicy and greasy foods; ensuring adequate sleep and moderate exercise; and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and smoking.
Generally, beverages such as green tea, chrysanthemum tea, Lycium barbarum (goji berry) water, honeysuckle water, and dandelion water can be selected to nourish and protect the liver. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. Green Tea
Green tea is rich in components such as tea polyphenols and chlorophyll, which help reduce liver cholesterol and the index of arteriosclerosis, thus protecting the liver.
2. Chrysanthemum Tea
Chrysanthemum has a cool nature and is an excellent herb for soothing the liver, dispelling wind, clearing the liver to improve vision, clearing heat, and detoxification. It also contains selenium, which helps repair the liver and provides essential nutrients. When feeling irritable or experiencing internal heat, drinking chrysanthemum-infused water can effectively soothe liver qi and clear heat toxins.
3. Lycium barbarum (Goji Berry) Water
Lycium barbarum, a traditional Chinese herb, functions to nourish the liver and improve vision, as well as nourish yin and tonify the kidneys. Regular consumption of goji berry water can enhance liver function and support liver health.
4. Honeysuckle Water
Honeysuckle is a cooling herb with effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, cooling the liver to remove blood heat, nourishing blood, antiviral action, and enhancing immune function. It also helps reduce excessive liver heat and alleviate symptoms of liver fire hyperactivity.
5. Dandelion Water
The entire dandelion plant can be used medicinally and has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving masses and reducing swelling, removing dampness, and promoting urination. It also protects the liver and reduces damage caused by alcohol consumption.
In daily life, liver health can also be supported by consuming more fresh vegetables, fruits, and nutrient-rich foods such as high-quality proteins, while avoiding spicy, greasy, high-sugar, high-salt, and high-fat foods. Additionally, maintaining adequate sleep, engaging in moderate exercise, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and smoking are beneficial for liver health.
