The Efficacy and Functions of Wine-processed Ligustrum Fruit

Nov 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, wine-processed Ligustrum fruit (Jiǔ Nǚ Zhēn Zǐ) has functions including nourishing the kidney and enriching essence, benefiting the liver and improving vision, strengthening tendons and bones, enhancing immunity, and anti-aging. However, the usage of medicinal materials should follow medical advice. It is also important to pay attention to proper administration methods and dosage. In daily life, maintaining good living habits and a balanced diet, as well as consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, and celery, is recommended.

Under normal circumstances, wine-processed Ligustrum fruit (Jiuniuzhenzi) has functions of nourishing the kidney and benefiting essence, nourishing the liver to improve vision, strengthening tendons and bones, enhancing immunity, and anti-aging. However, the usage of medicinal materials should follow medical advice. Details are as follows:

1. Nourish the kidney and benefit essence: Wine-processed Ligustrum fruit has the effect of nourishing the kidney and benefiting essence. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by kidney deficiency such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, tinnitus, dizziness, etc. Wine-processed Ligustrum fruit can also be combined with other kidney-nourishing herbs such as Lycium barbarum (Goji berry) and Chinese yam (Shanyao) for decoction, which helps enhance the kidney-nourishing effect.

2. Nourish the liver and improve vision: Wine-processed Ligustrum fruit contains nutrients such as vitamin A, and has the function of nourishing the liver and improving vision. It is suitable for treating vision deterioration, dry and sore eyes caused by liver and kidney deficiency.

3. Strengthen tendons and bones: Wine-processed Ligustrum fruit is rich in vitamins, amino acids, flavonoids, and other components, and has the effect of strengthening tendons and bones. It is suitable for treating symptoms such as osteoporosis and joint stiffness in the elderly.

4. Enhance immunity: Wine-processed Ligustrum fruit contains abundant nutrients such as flavonoids and polysaccharides, which can supply the necessary nutrition to the body and thereby enhance the body's immune function.

5. Anti-aging: The flavonoids in wine-processed Ligustrum fruit have antioxidant effects, which can help neutralize free radicals, reduce cellular oxidative stress, thereby delaying aging and maintaining youthfulness and vitality.

However, it should be noted that proper medication methods and dosages must be observed. In daily life, maintaining good living habits and a balanced diet structure, and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, celery, etc., can help improve the body's immunity.