Why Do People Favor Wolfberry?

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Goji Berry Herbal Tea(Lycium barbarum L), a plant of the Solanaceae family. The fruits are harvested when they turn orange-red in summer and autumn. They are dried until the skin becomes wrinkled, then exposed to the sun until the outer skin is dry and hard and the flesh is soft. The fruit stems are then removed. It has a faint smell, a sweet taste and a slightly sour flavor. The main components include Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, betaine, zeaxanthine, carotene and amino acids, etc.

The Nutritional Value of Wolfberry

Goji Berry Herbal Tea is rich in essential nutrients for eye health, such as carotene, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, calcium and iron.The betaine in wolfberry can inhibit the deposition of fat in liver cells and promote liver cell regeneration, thus having a protective effect on the liver.

Lycium barbarum polysaccharides:

This are a type of water-soluble polysaccharide and the main active component in Lycium barbarum. They can effectively regulate the immune system and resist tumors and cancers. Modern research has also found that this substance can effectively delay aging in our bodies, resist fatigue, and has a good effect on liver and reproductive system health care.

Betaine:

Betaine is a kind of alkaloid and has a good effect on improving lipid metabolism and other aspects in the body.

Wolfberry Color:

Goji berries contain a large amount of carotenoids, which have a very good health care effect on the body. Research has found that the pigment in wolfberry can effectively enhance the body's immune capacity, and at the same time, it has a good effect on preventing and treating tumors as well as various types of atherosclerosis.

Modern Pharmacological Research on Wolfberry

 It has the functions of lowering blood lipid and preventing fatty liver
Lycium barbarum can lower blood cholesterol in rats and significantly inhibit the increase of serum cholesterol in rabbits fed with cholesterol and animal oil. Long-term feeding of rats with feed containing water extract of Lycium barbarum (0.5% and 1%) has a protective effect on liver damage caused by CCl4, can inhibit lipid changes in serum and liver caused by CCl4, and reduce aspartate aminotransferase.

It has anti-aging effects
Modern aging theory holds that the main cause of the decline in the body's immune function during the aging process is the atrophy of the thymus with age, and the thymus is the main link in aging. The lycium barbarum polysaccharides in Lycium barbarum mainly selectively act on thymus T cells in the human body. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides can capture an increase in the number of mature cells and enhance the emptying function, causing an increase in the transfer of thymus cells to the periphery, which can reverse the degenerative changes of the aging thymus. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides can also enhance the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow, so Lycium barbarum has anti-aging effects.

Thirty elderly people over 60 years old were randomly selected to take 30g of wolfberry or wolfberry sauce orally every day for two consecutive months. The results showed that after taking it, symptoms such as easy fatigue, poor sleep, loss of appetite, dizziness, blurred vision and easy colds were significantly improved. After long-term use, in many cases, in addition to the improvement of the above-mentioned aging symptoms, hair was not easy to fall out, and the face changed from haggard and pale to rosy. Vision has improved, and in some cases, function has also been enhanced. And good wolfberry extract made into capsule supplements has a better effect.

The nourishing methods of wolfberry throughout the four seasons are as follows

Spring: Spring is the season when all things come back to life, and the body's Yang energy gradually rises. Lycium barbarum is sweet and neutral in nature. It is suitable for consumption alone in spring or together with sweet and slightly warm foods, which helps to promote the generation of Yang qi. For instance, wolfberry and astragalus membranaceus are the best combination in spring. Especially for those with weak constitutions, they are prone to symptoms such as fatigue and weakness in spring. Drinking some wolfberry and astragalus water at this time can help boost qi and consolidate the exterior.

In summer, the weather is hot and people tend to sweat easily, which leads to the loss of water and nutrients in the body. At this time, drinking goji berry water can replenish the body's water and nutrients. It also has the effects of clearing heat and relieving summer heat, nourishing Yin and moistening dryness, which is helpful to improve common symptoms such as dry mouth and tongue and constipation in summer. Lycium barbarum is sweet in taste. In summer, if it is combined with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle and other ingredients, drinking it will make one feel relaxed and happy. Especially when combined with chrysanthemum, it can nourish Yin, improve eyesight and clear liver fire.

In autumn, the climate is dry, and people are prone to symptoms such as dry mouth and dry skin. Lycium barbarum has the functions of nourishing Yin, moistening the lungs, generating body fluids and quenching thirst. Drinking lycium barbarum water at this time can relieve the symptoms of autumn dryness and keep the skin moist. In autumn, the air is dry. People often feel their mouths dry, lips cracked and their skin flaky. Even with a lot of moisturizing cream, it's hard to resist the bleak autumn wind. During this season, when eating wolfberries, it is better to pair them with nourishing foods such as pears, Chinese fritillaria, lily bulbs, and polygonatum odoratum.
In winter, the temperature drops, and people need more calories and nutrients to keep warm and maintain their body functions. Lycium barbarum has a warming and tonifying effect. It can replenish the energy and nutrients needed by the body, enhance the body's ability to resist cold, and also help improve common winter symptoms such as kidney deficiency and soreness and weakness in the waist and knees. In winter, the cold is biting. People are accustomed to wrapping themselves in thick cotton-padded clothes to help their Yang energy resist the cold. Lycium barbarum can nourish the liver and kidneys and also has the effect of improving eyesight. Yam can strengthen the kidneys and boost qi. If you add some glutinous rice, it can even nourish the spleen and stomach.

The magical combination of wolfberry and other products - doubling the effect

 In the application process of Goji Berry Herbal Tea, the combination of different components can exert better efficacy and benefits Function. The following will introduce some common ingredient combinations and their effects.

Wolfberry and honey
Goji berries and honey are a common combination. The combination of the two has the function of nourishing and beautifying the complexion
Effective. The vitamin C in wolfberries and the minerals in honey can work together to improve the skin,Its elasticity and brightness. In addition, honey also has moisturizing and antibacterial effects, which are beneficial for improving the skin ,It has a positive effect on problems and promoting wound healing.

Wolfberry and yam

The combination of wolfberry and yam can help improve the function of the spleen and stomach and enhance physical strength.
The amino acids in wolfberries and the dietary fiber in yam can enhance the digestion and absorption rate of food.And provide continuous and stable energy. In addition, both of these plants have the functions of nourishing blood and tonifying the liver and kidneys
Its function is helpful for relieving fatigue and improving sleep.
Wolfberry and red dates
The combination of wolfberries and red dates is often used for nourishing, regulating and enhancing immunity. In wolfberry
Polysaccharides and various vitamins in red dates can work together to enhance the function of the immune system and improve the immune system
The body's resistance. In addition, these two ingredients also have the functions of replenishing blood and benefiting qi, which are beneficial for improving
It has a positive effect on anemia and regulating women's physical health.

 Conclusion

To sum up, wolfberry is rich in a variety of beneficial components: wolfberry polysaccharides, betaine, zeaxanthine, carotene, vitamins and amino acids, minerals and bioactive substances, etc. These ingredients can exert better effects and functions through different combinations. For instance, when combined with honey, it has a nourishing and beautifying effect; when paired with yam, it can enhance physical strength; and when combined with red dates, it can boost immunity, etc. Therefore, when purchasing wolfberries and their extracts, one can choose different combinations based on personal needs to achieve better health care effects. Our company (Ciyuan bio) can customize capsule supplements of various formulas for you. We offer favorable prices, considerate services and high-quality products.

References

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1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Properties of Wolfberry. Medical Education Network Official Website.
2 Chinese medicinal material: Lycium barbarum bark. Sohu.com. 2018-12-01.
3 The medicinal value of wolfberry, the medicinal value and efficacy of wolfberry. A Comprehensive Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine.