The harm of drinking wolfberry soaked in water

The harm of drinking wolfberry soaked in water

In terms of health preservation, wolfberry plays a very important role, but how to use it correctly is a great knowledge. Many people use wolfberry to soak in water and drink it, which is fine, but if you are not careful, wolfberry soaking in water may show its harm, which will have an adverse effect on health and even cause the possibility of disease. So, what are the harms of drinking wolfberry soaked in water?


Generally speaking, more people are concerned about the benefits of drinking wolfberry soaked in water, and few people care about the harm of drinking wolfberry soaked in water. In fact, everything has two sides. The correct way of drinking can certainly bring out the advantages of wolfberry soaked in water, but if it is drunk improperly, it can also bring harm.

Will drinking wolfberry soaked in water cause harm to the human body? Soaking 30 grams of wolfberry in boiling water every day and adding 3 large hawthorns is convenient and has excellent effects (for long-term use). Wolfberry can nourish the kidney and essence, nourish the liver and improve eyesight, replenish blood and calm the mind, promote fluid production and quench thirst, moisten the lungs and relieve cough. It can treat liver and kidney yin deficiency, soreness of waist and knees, dizziness, blurred vision, excessive tears, consumptive cough, thirst, spermatorrhea and other symptoms.


Chewing wolfberries dry is better than soaking them in water. Traditional Chinese medicine has long had the saying that "wolfberries can maintain health", and many people also like to use wolfberries to soak in water, make soup or porridge in their daily lives. In terms of eating methods, chewing wolfberry directly is more conducive to the health benefits of wolfberry.

When wolfberries are soaked in water or cooked into soup, their medicinal effects cannot be fully exerted. Influenced by factors such as water temperature and soaking time, only some medicinal ingredients in wolfberry can be released into water or soup. Chewing it directly with your mouth will help you absorb the nutrients in wolfberry more fully. But be careful when chewing wolfberries. It is best to halve the amount you eat, otherwise it is easy to over-nourish.


Generally speaking, it is appropriate for healthy adults to eat about 20 grams of wolfberry per day; if you want to achieve therapeutic effects, you can eat about 30 grams per day. When choosing wolfberries, choose those that are large, red in color, thick in flesh, soft in texture, sweet rather than bitter, stick to your teeth when chewed, and can dye your saliva red and yellow. These wolfberries are of the best quality.


But after all, it is a kind of food and medicine, and not everyone is suitable for taking it. Because it has a very strong effect of warming the body, people who have a cold, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea should not eat it. People with weak constitution and coldness may suffer from diarrhea if taking it. People with internal heat should use it with caution. Some people eat too much wolfberry, which causes red, swollen and uncomfortable eyes and blurred vision. Therefore, wolfberry should not be eaten often, as it is a partially toxic medicine.


The above is an introduction by nutrition experts on the harms of drinking wolfberry soaked in water. If you want to achieve the effect of health care by drinking wolfberry soaked in water, you must first understand your own physical constitution and pay attention to the timing of drinking. If it is not suitable, you must avoid it, otherwise it will cause harm to your health.



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