Goji berries, these small red fruits, are highly favored due to their rich nutrients and diverse health benefits. They are not only commonly used for soaking in water, cooking porridge, or stewing soups to nourish the body and mind but also hold a secret that when paired with specific ingredients can more effectively cleanse the liver. Next, let’s unveil the mystery of what companions to goji berries can be used for soaking and how they can support liver health.
Goji berries, formally known as Lycium barbarum, belong to the nightshade family of genus Lycium. They contain carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium. The especially rich goji polysaccharides have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-regulating effects, significantly benefiting the liver. The antioxidant components within can effectively resist free radicals’ damage to liver cells, promote cell repair, and studies have shown that long-term consumption of goji berries can improve various liver function indicators.
When it comes to the perfect companion for goji berries, chrysanthemum is the preferred choice. Chrysanthemum is both a medicinal herb and a food ingredient, with the effects of clearing the liver, brightening the eyes, and detoxifying. Its flavonoids, chrysanthemin, and other compounds complement goji berries, not only clearing heat and toxins, reducing the liver’s burden of heat toxins but also jointly enhancing the liver’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities, protecting liver cells.
Making goji chrysanthemum tea is very simple: place an appropriate amount of goji berries and chrysanthemum in a cup, pour in boiling water, cover the cup, and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes. To taste, you can add a little rock sugar. It is recommended to have it 1 to 2 times a day, after meals or in the afternoon, but pregnant women, breastfeeding women, individuals with low blood pressure, and those with spleen and stomach deficiencies should consume it cautiously.
To optimize the liver-cleansing effect, attention should also be paid to lifestyle details: ensuring an adequate amount of sleep, a balanced diet, and moderate exercise; avoiding staying up late and overworking, reducing exposure to chemical toxins and heavy metals, staying away from secondhand smoke, choosing choosing fresh foods, limiting the consumption of grilled and fried foods; regularly monitoring liver function, especially for liver disease patients, should follow medical advice and adjust treatment plans promptly.
In the fast-paced daily life, a cup of goji chrysanthemum tea is not only a delight to the taste buds but also a gentle care for the body. Let us cherish our body’s health, particularly the liver, while enjoying this natural gift, and step into a healthy and joyful life journey together.
