What are the medicinal values ​​of wolfberry?

Many friends put some wolfberries when cooking soup, because wolfberries are helpful to our body. Many women drink some red dates and wolfberry soup when they have irregular menstruation. This is also a good product in ancient times. Many ancient people used it to maintain their health. Only dignitaries could eat this food, so it was very precious at the time. So what are the medicinal values ​​of wolfberries?

1. Wolfberry contains rich carotene, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and calcium, iron and other essential nutrients for eye care, so it is good at improving eyesight, so it is commonly known as "bright eyes". Doctors in all dynasties have often used wolfberry to treat blurred vision and night blindness caused by liver blood deficiency and kidney yin deficiency. The famous prescription Qiju Dihuang Wan uses wolfberry as the main ingredient. People also use wolfberries to treat chronic eye diseases, and wolfberry steamed eggs are a simple and effective dietary therapy.

2. Lycium barbarum can improve the body's immunity, replenish qi and strengthen essence, nourish the liver and kidneys, anti-aging, stop thirst, warm the body, and anti-tumor.

3. Lycium barbarum has the effect of lowering blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar, can prevent arteriosclerosis, protect the liver, inhibit fatty liver and promote liver cell regeneration. Usage tips: For internal use: decoct in water, 6 to 15 grams; or make into pills, powder, paste, or wine. Wolfberry is mild in nature and it is fine to eat a little more; however, if you eat too much without restraint, it will cause you to get "sore-toned". Wolfberry is suitable for everyone.

1. Suitable for patients with liver and kidney yin deficiency, cancer, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arteriosclerosis, chronic hepatitis, and fatty liver; it is more suitable for those who overuse their eyes and the elderly.

2. Not suitable for patients with exogenous heat, spleen deficiency and diarrhea. Therapeutic effects of wolfberry: Wolfberry is sweet and neutral in nature; it enters the liver, kidney, and lung meridians; it is moist and has a harmonious qi, and can rise or fall; it has the effects of nourishing the kidney and replenishing essence, nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, moistening the lungs and producing fluid; it is mainly used to treat liver and kidney deficiency, soreness of the waist and knees, impotence and spermatorrhea, dizziness, blurred vision, consumptive cough, and thirst. Long-term use can delay aging and prolong life. Food incompatibility between wolfberry and other foods: Wolfberry is generally not suitable to be consumed together with too many warm tonic foods such as longan, red ginseng, and jujube. Wolfberry practice instructions:

1. Wolfberries that smell like wine have gone bad and are inedible.

2. Wolfberry can be taken all year round. It is suitable for making porridge in winter and making tea in summer.

3. Put 3-5 chrysanthemums and 1-2 wolfberries into a preheated cup, add boiling water and soak for 10 minutes before drinking. It has the effects of improving eyesight, nourishing blood, anti-aging and preventing wrinkles.

Wolfberry shrimp balls: Preparation method: fry the fresh shrimps, pull them out, soak the wolfberries in warm water for 20 minutes, then put them both into the pan and stir-fry until cooked. Wolfberry and shrimp balls have the effect of nourishing the kidneys, moistening the lungs, improving eyesight and nourishing the liver.

Wolfberry and walnut porridge: Preparation method: Wash the wolfberry and fresh walnut kernels with clean water, use a clay pot to cook the porridge, and simmer on low heat for about two hours. Walnuts have the effect of strengthening muscles and bones and beautifying hair. They can also soften blood vessels and delay aging. Wolfberry has the effect of calming the nerves and nourishing the body. You might as well make some wolfberry and walnut porridge at home.

Wolfberry soy milk: Ingredients: 60 grams of soybeans, soak and wash, 10 grams of wolfberries, soak and wash. Preparation method: put the soaked ingredients into the soy milk maker, lift the machine head, remove the mesh cover, put the ingredients into the mesh cover, then tighten the mesh cover, add appropriate amount of clean water, inject into the machine, then put the machine head into the cup body, plug in the power supply, and press lightly, and the wolfberry soy milk will be ready in just over ten minutes. It can nourish the liver and kidneys, improve eyesight and enhance immunity.

Therefore, the medicinal value of wolfberry is very high. You can add some of it when making soup. It can not only enhance the flavor of the soup, but also has great benefits for the body. When you are free, you can also give yourself a cup of red dates and wolfberry soaked in water. This is also very helpful for women, and can help women replenish blood and qi.