What are the health benefits of steeping chrysanthemum and goji berries in water?
Jan 22, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances,泡 water with chrysanthemum and wolfberry usually has the effects of calming the nerves and promoting sleep, lowering blood pressure and lipids, clearing heat and improving vision, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidneys, and regulating immunity. People with a cold body constitution or spleen and stomach deficiency-cold should drink it in moderation or avoid it. When taking other medications, it is also necessary to consult a doctor to determine whether it is safe to consume chrysanthemum and wolfberry water concurrently, in order to avoid potential drug interactions.
Generally,泡 water with chrysanthemum and wolfberry usually has the effects of calming nerves and improving sleep, lowering blood pressure and lipids, clearing heat and improving eyesight, nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney, and regulating immunity. The specific effects are as follows:
1. Calming nerves and improving sleep
Chrysanthemum has a calming effect and can help alleviate anxiety and insomnia; wolfberry can nourish the liver and kidney, improving decreased sleep quality caused by liver and kidney deficiency. Drinking water infused with chrysanthemum and wolfberry can improve sleep condition and enhance sleep quality to some extent.
2. Lowering blood pressure and lipids
The flavonoids in chrysanthemum and the polysaccharides and amino acids in wolfberry have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on hypertension and hyperlipidemia, contributing to cardiovascular health.
3. Clearing heat and improving eyesight
Chrysanthemum is slightly cold in nature and can clear heat and detoxify, especially effective in clearing liver fire, providing significant relief for symptoms such as dry eyes and blurred vision. Wolfberry also has the effect of nourishing the liver and kidney and improving eyesight. Drinking water infused with chrysanthemum and wolfberry can effectively alleviate eye discomfort caused by excessive eye use and protect vision.
4. Nourishing yin and tonifying the kidney
Wolfberry contains various nutrients, such as wolfberry polysaccharides and vitamins, which can nourish the liver and kidney and enhance eyesight. Long-term consumption of chrysanthemum and wolfberry water helps improve physical condition and alleviate symptoms such as liver and kidney weakness and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees.
5. Regulating immunity
Wolfberry contains polysaccharides that can enhance immune function and improve the body's ability to resist diseases. Chrysanthemum also has certain immune-regulating effects. Drinking an appropriate amount of chrysanthemum and wolfberry water can better maintain overall health.
People with cold constitution and spleen-stomach deficiency-cold should drink chrysanthemum and wolfberry water in moderation or avoid it altogether. When taking other medications, it is also important to consult a doctor to determine whether it is safe to consume chrysanthemum and wolfberry water simultaneously, to avoid potential drug interactions.
