The effects and contraindications of wolfberry soaking in water

I often see my mother drinking wolfberry soaked in water. What are the effects and contraindications of soaking wolfberry in water? I wonder if it will do any harm to my mother's body. I knew before that if you often stay up late playing computer games, you can drink more water soaked with wolfberries, which can help improve eyesight and is good for the eyes. Wolfberry is also very good for the kidneys. What are the effects of soaking wolfberry in water? I will tell you right away.

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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.

In the summer, people with yin deficiency should pay attention to the dosage of wolfberry, because wolfberry is sweet and mild. Excessive dosage can cause getting angry, especially when eaten raw, the dosage should be reduced.

The above is my introduction to the effects and contraindications of soaking wolfberries in water. If friends who are not in good health also want to soak wolfberries in water, just take a look at the content above to see if it is suitable to drink wolfberries in water. Although soaking wolfberries in water is good for the body, don’t drink it every day. Drink it in moderation to achieve the desired effect.