The Efficacy and Benefits of Soaking Goji Berries in Water
Jan 08, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Lycium barbarum is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for nourishing the liver and kidneys. It can be used to treat symptoms such as soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness, blurred vision, and vision loss caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys. Soaking Lycium barbarum in water helps nourish the yin of the liver and kidneys, improves the condition of liver and kidney yin deficiency, enhances liver and kidney function, alleviates physical discomfort, and promotes recovery. The nutritional components of Lycium barbarum are beneficial for eye health, and drinking Lycium-infused water can help nourish the essence and improve vision.
The benefits and functions of soaking Lycium barbarum (wolfberry) in water generally include nourishing the liver and kidneys, improving eyesight, promoting urination and bowel movements, beautifying the skin, and improving sleep.
1. Nourish the Liver and Kidneys
Lycium barbarum is a commonly used traditional Chinese herb for nourishing the liver and kidneys. It can be used to treat symptoms caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, such as soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, blurred vision, and declining eyesight. Soaking Lycium barbarum in water can nourish the yin of the liver and kidneys, improve the condition of liver and kidney yin deficiency, enhance liver and kidney function, relieve physical discomfort, and promote recovery.
2. Benefit the Eyesight
The nutrients in Lycium barbarum are beneficial to eye health. Drinking Lycium barbarum-infused water can nourish the eyes and improve vision by enhancing the nutritional supply to the eyes, thus helping to maintain clear vision. It can also improve symptoms such as blurred vision and dry, gritty eyes caused by liver and kidney deficiency.
3. Promote Urination and Relieve Constipation
Drinking Lycium barbarum water can promote urine excretion and help alleviate symptoms such as dark yellow urine and leg edema caused by poor urine flow. At the same time, soaking Lycium barbarum in water can increase intestinal moisture and soften stools, thus helping to relieve constipation and difficulty in defecation.
4. Beautify the Skin and Nourish the Complexion
Lycium barbarum contains abundant antioxidants. Drinking Lycium barbarum-infused water can reduce free radical damage to cells, delay the aging process of cells, help maintain skin elasticity, and reduce the formation of wrinkles and age spots, thereby achieving the effect of beautifying the skin and improving complexion.
5. Improve Sleep
The components in Lycium barbarum participate in the synthesis of melatonin in the body. Drinking Lycium barbarum-infused water helps regulate the body's sleep rhythm, relieve sleep problems such as insomnia and frequent dreams, improve sleep quality, allow the body to rest and recover adequately during sleep, and enhance overall mental well-being.
It is recommended to drink Lycium barbarum water in moderation and avoid excessive consumption. A light diet should be maintained in daily life, avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Maintaining a balanced dietary structure is beneficial for overall health.
