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Can Rubus chingii (覆盆子), Cornus officinalis (山茱萸) be soaked in water with red dates (红枣) for consumption?

Mar 24, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Rubus fruit (Fupan zi), Cornus officinalis (Shanzhuyu), and red dates (Jujube) can be steeped in water for consumption, but the quantity should be appropriately controlled according to individual constitution. These three medicinal herbs do not have明显 conflicts in terms of properties and functions, and when used together, they can produce synergistic effects, enhancing the actions of nourishing the liver and kidneys and calming the mind by enriching the blood. Therefore, Rubus fruit, Cornus officinalis, and red dates can be steeped in water for drinking.

Generally speaking, raspberry, cornus fruit, and red dates can be steeped in water for consumption, but the quantity should be reasonably controlled according to individual constitution. Detailed explanation is as follows:

　　

Raspberry has the effects of benefiting the kidneys, consolidating essence, reducing urine frequency, nourishing the liver, and improving vision. Cornus fruit has a sour and astringent taste with a slightly warm nature, and functions to nourish the liver and kidneys, astringe essence, and prevent prolapse. Red dates have a sweet taste and warm nature, acting on the spleen and stomach meridians, and are effective in replenishing the middle-jiao qi, invigorating the blood, and calming the mind. These three traditional Chinese herbs do not have obvious contradictions in their properties and functions. When combined, they can work synergistically to enhance their effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, and calming the mind. Therefore, they can be consumed together as a herbal infusion.

However, due to individual differences in body constitution, people who are prone to excessive internal heat or have a damp-heat constitution should consume cautiously under professional guidance to avoid exacerbating symptoms of internal heat or damp-heat. Additionally, raspberry and cornus fruit may have adverse effects on pregnant or lactating women, so they should avoid self-administration during these special periods without medical advice.

In daily life, it is recommended to maintain healthy lifestyle habits, such as regular sleep patterns and moderate exercise, which can help maintain overall health.

References

[1] Chen Ni, Liu Qianqian, Deng Yingying, et al. Research on the Current Application of Health Products Containing Cornus Fruit [J]. Chinese Patent Medicine, 2024, 46(11): 3768-3771.

[2] Liu Baosong, Yu Erwei, Sun Yingying, et al. Advances in the Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Effects of Raspberry and Predictive Analysis of Quality Markers [J]. China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica, 2025, 50(04): 922-933.

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