Is it suitable for you to drink goji berry water like others?#
Goji berries are nutrient-rich and used for both medicinal and dietary purposes, but they are not a "cure-all." Proper use is essential for benefiting the body and mind.
1. The properties and meridians of goji berries#
- Goji berries have a sweet taste and a neutral nature, meaning they are sweet in flavor and mild in properties.
- They primarily belong to the liver and kidney meridians, with a weaker association to the lung meridian.
2. Some benefits of goji berries#
- Nourishing the liver and kidneys. Goji berries are commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat symptoms such as lower back and knee soreness, dizziness, tinnitus, and nocturnal emissions caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency.
- Enhancing vision and clarity. Goji berries have a good effect on improving eyesight and relieving eye fatigue, often used to treat vision decline and excessive tearing caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency.
- Moistening the lungs and relieving cough. Goji berries can also be used to treat coughs due to deficiency, having a lung-moistening effect.
3. Usage methods#
- The daily amount of goji berries that can be consumed is 20-30 grams, and the amount can be adjusted according to personal needs when steeping in water.
- Avoid excessive consumption, as goji berries may lead to endocrine disorders and heat-related issues.
4. Unsuitable situations#
- Although goji berries are neutral, they are not suitable for everyone.
- Those with external pathogenic heat, spleen deficiency with dampness, or diarrhea should use them cautiously.
- Those currently taking other medications.