Can goji berries be steeped in water together with red dates?

Apr 15, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Chinese wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) can nourish the liver and kidneys and benefit the eyesight, while red dates (Ziziphus jujuba) can invigorate the spleen and qi, nourish the blood, and calm the mind. When used together, they can enhance each other's therapeutic effects, offering positive benefits in improving liver and kidney function, boosting immunity, and promoting blood circulation. In addition, both Chinese wolfberry and red dates have a relatively mild taste and can be consumed together as herbal tea without causing adverse reactions.

Generally speaking, goji berries can be steeped in water together with red dates, but the intake should be controlled. The detailed explanation is as follows:

Goji berries have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys and improving vision, while red dates can replenish qi, enrich blood, and calm the mind. When used together, they can enhance each other's therapeutic effects and have a positive impact on improving liver and kidney function, boosting immunity, and promoting blood circulation. In addition, both goji berries and red dates have a relatively mild taste and generally do not cause adverse reactions when steeped together in water.

However, individuals with excessive internal damp-heat, excessive phlegm-dampness, or diabetes should avoid frequent or excessive consumption of goji berry and red date water, as excessive intake of red dates may increase internal dampness and affect blood sugar control.

In addition, if symptoms of excessive internal heat such as mouth ulcers or constipation occur after consumption, discontinue use immediately and drink honeysuckle tea to alleviate the symptoms.

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