Lycium barbarum is listed as a "dual-purpose medicine and food" variety by the Ministry of Health. Many studies have proved that Lycium barbarum seed pigment has the functions of improving human immune function, preventing and inhibiting tumors and preventing atherosclerosis. Carotene is the main active component of Lycium barbarum pigment, which has important physiological functions such as antioxidation and is also the precursor of vitamin A synthesis.
Soak in warm water I think we usually use boiled water to soak Lycium barbarum, but many substances in Lycium barbarum are not heat-resistant. Boiling water will directly destroy the nutrients and active substances in Lycium barbarum. It should be noted here that you must not use boiled water to soak Lycium barbarum, but use warm water. The temperature of warm boiled water is controlled at 50-90 degrees, which can give full play to the nutritional value of soaked Lycium barbarum.
Remember to eat Chinese wolfberry. We just throw away all the soaked wolfberry. This is not right. The soaked medlar should be eaten directly, which can better absorb nutrients and promote gastrointestinal absorption. Many substances in Lycium barbarum are difficult to dissolve in water, and if they are dumped, they will dump nutrients. Lycium barbarum has so many benefits to our health. As long as the method is right, soaking Lycium barbarum in water can really play a role.
Lycium barbarum can play a role in losing weight. Nowadays, many people lose weight by taking diet pills, and some people lose weight by surgery, but those have sequelae. Therefore, we can use the method of western medicine to remove roots, but we must adopt a gentle method to preserve health so as not to hurt ourselves. Besides these, Lycium barbarum also has the function of beautifying the skin. People who eat Lycium barbarum often look more delicate and shiny than ordinary people. The vitamins and other substances contained in it can play an antioxidant role, and there are carotene in Lycium barbarum, which can resist vascular aging.