Autumn health magic weapon - wolfberry

Yuan Zhen wrote in a poem: Foods vary with local conditions, and quilts and clothes vary with seasons. Time has always been an important element in Chinese dietary culture, and when eating medicinal food, we must pay attention to whether the time is appropriate.

Now we are gradually entering autumn, which is the time when yang disappears and yin grows. "Guan Zi" points out: "In autumn, yin begins to descend, so all things are harvested." In autumn, the heat turns to cold, and "yang disappears and yin grows." The physiological activities of the human body change from "summer growth" to "autumn harvest." "Huangdi Neijing" says: "Nourish yin in autumn and winter." The so-called nourishing yin in autumn and winter refers to nourishing and storing qi in autumn and winter to adapt to the law of the gradual growth and prosperity of yin in nature, thereby laying the foundation for the growth of yang in the next year, and not wasting essence and hurting yin.

Therefore, autumn is a good time to replenish yin. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that "wolfberry is sweet, mild and moist, nourishing and replenishing, can replenish the kidney, moisten the lungs, produce essence, and benefit qi. It is a mild tonic medicine."

Therefore, eating some wolfberries in autumn is very beneficial. Autumn is hot and dry, and it is easy to get angry. You need to eat more foods that nourish yin and moisten dryness. Wolfberries have a strong and pure taste, so they can replenish yin. There is yang in yin, so they can replenish qi.

Introduction to wolfberry

【Nature and flavor】Sweet, neutral

[return through meridians]Returns the liver and kidney meridians.

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the liver and kidneys, improves sperm quality and improves eyesight.

Effects of wolfberry

1. Nourish the liver and improve eyesight

Red wolfberry has the reputation of "bright eyes". "Compendium of Materia Medica" says it "is not only for treating eyesight, but can strengthen essence and benefit spirit, and make the spirit full and the essence sufficient, so it is effective for treating eyesight." Therefore, Chinese medicine often uses red wolfberry to treat symptoms such as blurred vision and blurred vision caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency.

2. Producing sperm and replenishing marrow

Red wolfberry can nourish blood and calm the mind, produce essence and replenish marrow. It can be used to relieve symptoms such as weakness in the waist and knees, dizziness and forgetfulness caused by insufficient kidney yin in men and women.

3. Beauty and anti-aging

Modern pharmacological research also shows that wolfberry has the effects of enhancing immune function, anti-oxidation, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-tumor, liver protection and anti-fatty liver. In addition, wolfberry can effectively lower blood sugar and blood pressure, and also promote hematopoietic function.

Many ancient Chinese medicine classics emphasize the benefits of using wolfberries:

"Replenishes the essence and strengthens the vagina."

——"Collected Notes on the Classic of Materia Medica"

"It can replenish the deficiencies of essence, improve complexion, whiten, improve eyesight, and calm the mind."

——《Compendium of Materia Medica》

"It strengthens the tendons and resists aging, removes wind, replenishes the tendons and bones, benefits the body, and eliminates fatigue."

——《Dietary Therapy Materia Medica》

"Nourishes the kidneys, moistens the lungs, and improves eyesight."

——"Compendium of Materia Medica·Volume 36"

"Wolfberry is moist and nourishing, and can also reduce fever. It is specialized in nourishing the kidney, moistening the lungs, promoting the production of body fluids, and replenishing qi. It is an essential medicine for replenishing the liver and kidney yin deficiency, fatigue and internal heat. Seven out of ten elderly people suffer from yin deficiency, so it is considered a top-grade product for improving sperm quality and improving eyesight."

——"Compendium of Materia Medica"

"It is said that wolfberry is good for treating eyes, but it is not really for treating eyes. It can strengthen the essence and spirit, and make the spirit full and the essence sufficient, so it is effective for treating eyes."

——"Compendium of Materia Medica"

"Goji berries are mild but not hot, and have the ability to replenish water and control fire."

——"Compendium of Materia Medica"

Simple Medicinal Diet Preparation Strategy

Chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea

Ingredients: 50g wolfberry, 60g chrysanthemum, a little rock sugar

【Method】Add 1500cc of water to wolfberry, boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, then add chrysanthemum, boil over high heat and turn off the heat for five minutes, remove the chrysanthemum, and season with rock sugar. (You can also brew with an equal amount of hot water, but the effect is weaker).

Wolfberry porridge

[Ingredients] 30g wolfberry, 60g polished rice.

【Method】Add appropriate amount of water and cook porridge. It can be taken for breakfast or dinner.

Suitable for all seasons.

[Note] Elderly people with weak spleen and stomach and frequent diarrhea should not take this medicine.

Wolfberry Tremella Soup

[Ingredients] A little wolfberry, 15 grams of white fungus, and some rock sugar

[Preparation] Prepare the ingredients, soak the white fungus in water, cut into small pieces, remove the roots, add appropriate amount of water and rock sugar, bring to a boil, simmer over low heat until it becomes soft and thick, add wolfberry and bring to a boil.

Precautions

1. People with Yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire are prone to getting angry if they take a large amount of wolfberry

In the autumn and winter seasons, people with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire should pay attention to the amount of wolfberry they use. Although wolfberry is sweet and neutral in nature, excessive consumption can cause getting a sore throat, especially when eaten raw, the dosage should be reduced.

2. Excessive consumption can cause many problems

Lycium barbarum is suitable for people with weak constitution and poor resistance.

It is good for human health, but you should pay attention to the dosage. Generally speaking, it is more 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.

3. Eating wolfberries is not suitable for everyone. People who have a cold, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea should take them under the guidance of a doctor.

Note: It is better to chew wolfberries dry than to soak them in water. Chinese medicine has long said that "wolfberries are good for health". In terms of eating methods, chewing them directly is more conducive to the health benefits of wolfberries.