The Benefits and Effects of Drinking Ginger and Goji Berry Infusion

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My father has been drinking water infused with ginger and goji berries recently, claiming it has many benefits. I don't really understand and would like to know—what are the effects and benefits of drinking water infused with ginger and goji berries?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Ginger and goji berries steeped in water offer multiple health benefits and functions. Ginger can help relieve surface symptoms and dispel cold, and warm the middle jiao to stop vomiting, effectively improving conditions such as cold-induced common colds and vomiting due to cold stomach. Goji berries, on the other hand, nourish the liver and kidneys and improve vision, significantly alleviating symptoms such as visual deterioration and soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees caused by yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys. Together, these two ingredients not only improve microcirculation but also enhance immune function. However, it should be noted that ginger may easily increase internal heat and damage yin; therefore, individuals with excessive internal heat or yin deficiency with fire symptoms should avoid its consumption. Those with spleen deficiency and loose stools should use goji berries cautiously. Ginger and goji berry water is generally suitable for most people, but if specific symptoms exist, treatment should be undertaken under the guidance of a qualified physician.