The Efficacy and Benefits of Drinking Eucommia, Lycium, and Astragalus in Water

Jun 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing lower back pain and discomfort for the past few days. My doctor suggested steeping Eucommia bark, Lycium berries, and Astragalus in water for consumption. I would like to learn about the effects and benefits of drinking this herbal infusion.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The benefits and effects of drinking water infused with Eucommia bark, Lycium barbarum (goji berries), and Astragalus membranaceus (Huang Qi) mainly include the following: 1. **Nourish the liver and kidneys**: Lycium barbarum nourishes the liver and kidneys, and benefits the essence to improve vision. It has certain therapeutic effects on symptoms such as lower back pain, knee pain, dizziness, and tinnitus. Eucommia bark also has the effect of strengthening the liver and kidneys and can be used to treat various symptoms caused by kidney deficiency. 2. **Strengthen muscles and bones**: Eucommia bark and Astragalus both help strengthen muscles and bones, prevent musculoskeletal aging, and enhance the body's resistance. 3. **Tonify qi and nourish blood**: Astragalus invigorates qi, raises yang energy, generates body fluids, and nourishes the blood. It has certain therapeutic effects on conditions of deficiency in both qi and blood, as well as fever caused by blood deficiency. 4. **Lower blood sugar and blood lipids**: Lycium barbarum helps lower blood lipids and blood glucose levels and can assist in the treatment of diabetes and atherosclerosis. Consult a physician before use, especially for special populations such as pregnant women and elderly individuals.