The Efficacy and Benefits of Drinking Water Infused with Tangerine Peel, Hawthorn, and Goji Berries
Disease description:
My digestion has always been poor, and I've had very little appetite recently. My family has been making me drink a herbal tea made from aged tangerine peel, hawthorn berries, and goji berries. May I ask what benefits this tea might have?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Steeping dried tangerine peel, hawthorn, and wolfberry together in water combines their unique health benefits, offering multiple advantages to the human body. It can promote digestion, as the lipase and various organic acids in hawthorn enhance gastric juice secretion, aid digestion, and reduce serum cholesterol levels, thus helping prevent the development of fatty liver and atherosclerosis. This beverage also has heat-clearing and detoxifying effects; tangerine peel helps dispel wind-heat, while hawthorn contains emodin, which aids in moistening the intestines and clearing internal heat. Additionally, this drink can slow the aging process—wolfberry contains antioxidants such as polysaccharides, selenium, and vitamin E that effectively combat aging. However, it should be consumed with caution, as excessive intake is not advisable for individuals suffering from stomach coldness or general body coldness.
