Post Date December, 02 2023
In ancient times, goji berries were commonly used to strengthen the body and prolong life. According to the Compendium of Materia Medica, goji berries can "strengthen muscles and bones, lighten the body without aging, endure cold and heat, replenish essence and qi, nourish the skin, whiten the skin, and brighten the eyes and calm the mind
Lycium barbarum is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb and a nutritional supplement. It has a mild and sweet nature, and can be used as a medicine and food. It can nourish the whole body from top to bottom.
Dizziness and dizziness: steamed eggs with goji berries
Throughout history, medical practitioners often used goji berries to treat visual coma and night blindness caused by liver blood deficiency and kidney yin deficiency. People are also accustomed to using goji berries to treat chronic eye diseases, because goji berries are rich in β- Essential nutrients for healthy eyes such as carotene, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and calcium.
Steamed eggs with goji berries is a simple and effective dietary remedy. Wash the goji berries and steam them together with the beaten eggs until cooked. You can also use medlar to cook porridge. Take 30g medlar and 150g japonica rice, and add some sugar to cook Congee. People who cannot eat sugar can remove the sugar.
Dry eyes and insomnia: soaking in goji berry water
Modern people are prone to dry eyes and visual fatigue when facing mobile phone screens and computer screens for a long time. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that liver and kidney yin deficiency leads to dry eyes, and drinking goji berry soaked in water can nourish yin and brighten the eyes. Persisting in taking it will have a certain effect. Wash the goji berries thoroughly and rinse them with boiling water. After drinking the water, remember to eat the goji berries as well.
Additionally, for those who are troubled by insomnia, it is recommended to try goji tea. Although goji berries do not have a direct sleeping effect, they can help combat fatigue and accelerate the clearance of metabolic products in the body. It is suitable for people with long-term insomnia or fatigue caused by a series of psychological pressures.
Select 15 grams of goji berries, add 15 grams of cypress kernel or 10 grams of schisandra chinensis, brew in hot water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes before drinking. Among them, Schisandra chinensis and Baiziren both have the effects of calming the heart, calming the mind, and calming the sleep.
Liver and kidney deficiency: pork and goji berry soup
Goji berries can nourish the kidneys, moisten the lungs, nourish the liver, and brighten the eyes; Pork has a warm and smooth nature, a sweet and salty taste, and has the effects of nourishing yin, moistening dryness, nourishing deficiency and nourishing blood. It has a therapeutic effect on people who are thirsty, thin, and suffer from heat diseases. Making soup with pork and goji berries can improve liver and kidney deficiency and deficiency of essence and blood, especially for the elderly.
First, remove impurities and wash 15 grams of goji berries; Wash the scallions and ginger separately, cut them into sections and slices for later use; Wash 250 grams of pork and shred for later use. Heat a small amount of oil in the pot, add scallions and ginger until fragrant, stir fry shredded meat for a while, pour in water, add goji berries and a small amount of cooking wine, and cook until the meat is cooked and rotten. Season with an appropriate amount of salt and pepper before serving.
But I remind everyone that not everyone is suitable to take goji berries. It is best not to eat goji berries for those who are suffering from colds, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea!
Tips for selecting goji berries
Nowadays, the quality of goji berries on the market is uneven, and the prices vary. Consumers must be careful when purchasing goji berries to avoid buying inferior goji berries. Here are some tips for choosing goji berries:
Firstly, judge the quality of goji berries based on their color. Good quality goji berries are not bright red, but rather slightly dark red, and the bright color of goji berries may be the color that appears after being smoked with sulfur.
Secondly, goji berries are generally superior in areas such as Ningxia and Xinjiang. The small white spots on the tip of goji berries are a characteristic of Ningxia goji berries, so when there are no small white spots on the tip of goji berries, it indicates that these goji berries may have been smoked with sulfur and lost their own characteristics.
Thirdly, we can also judge the quality of goji berries based on their shape. High quality goji berries have a fuller shape, larger particles, and a rich texture, while low-quality goji berries are relatively dry and much shriveled, so looking at their shape is also a trick for us to choose goji berries.
Finally, we can identify the taste of goji berries. High quality goji berries have a sweet taste and a slightly bitter taste after eating.
Although goji berries are good, do not overdo them
Do not overdo any supplements, and goji berries are no exception. Generally speaking, it is more suitable for healthy adults to eat around 20 grams of goji berries every day; If you think about the therapeutic effect, it's best to eat around 30 grams per day. Goji berries are a treasure throughout the body, and regular consumption has certain health benefits for the body.
