Among them, the nutritional value of Lycium barbarum is very high, and eating some in moderation every day is good for health and tonic.
At present, it is said that Lycium barbarum polysaccharide is the nutrient component in Lycium barbarum.
In addition, Lycium barbarum contains many phytochemicals, such as carotenoids and some flavonoid phytochemicals. If Lycium barbarum contains certain anthocyanin content, some components in Lycium barbarum mainly come from its polysaccharides and phytochemicals.
At present, this kind of phytochemicals, that is, polysaccharides, are considered to have a definite effect of lowering blood sugar.
So Lycium barbarum, as a whole food, also has some effects of lowering blood sugar and blood lipid at present, so some other effects of lowering oxidation resistance or improving immunity have obtained more evidence in animal experiments.
These have not been thoroughly studied in human body, but Lycium barbarum seems to be relatively sufficient evidence for lowering blood sugar or blood fat.
Lycium barbarum L. is rich in carotene, vitamins A 1, B 1, B2, C, calcium, iron and other essential nutrients for healthy eyes, so it is commonly called "bright eye".
In the past dynasties, Lycium barbarum was often used to treat blurred vision and night blindness caused by liver blood deficiency and kidney yin deficiency.
Taking Lycium barbarum as the main medicine, it is also used to treat chronic eye diseases. Steamed eggs with Lycium barbarum is a simple and effective therapeutic prescription.
Lycium barbarum pigment is the general name of all kinds of coloring substances existing in Lycium barbarum berries, and it is an important physiological active component of Lycium barbarum.
It mainly includes β-carotene, a small amount of lutein and other colored substances. Lycium barbarum pigment has the functions of improving human immune function, preventing tumor formation and preventing atherosclerosis.
Lycium barbarum has the functions of improving immunity, invigorating qi, strengthening essence, nourishing liver and kidney, resisting aging, quenching thirst, warming body and resisting tumor.