Red dates are a superfood for nourishing Qi and blood, and they are also affordable and of good quality. The public does not need to buy expensive health supplements from the market; skillful use of red dates can achieve the effect of health preservation and wellness. The health benefits of goji berry and red date tea.
1. Strengthens the spleen and benefits the stomach
For people with a weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, and listlessness, eating seven red dates daily, or using them with Dangshen (Codonopsis root) and Baizhu (Atractylodes macrocephala rhizome), can tonify the middle Qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, and achieve the effects of increasing appetite and stopping diarrhea. Red dates used with ginger and Banxia (Pinellia ternata) can treat gastritis caused by improper diet, such as symptoms of bloating and vomiting.
2. Tonifies Qi and nourishes blood
Red dates are an excellent tonic for nourishment. They are often added to food therapy and medicinal diets to nourish the body and moisten Qi and blood. Dr. Sun Andi, an immunologist from National Taiwan University, strongly advocates eating more red dates, Huangqi (Astragalus root), and goji berries to enhance the body's vital energy and boost immunity.
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3. Nourishes blood and calms the spirit
For women with depression, restlessness, and anxiety, using red dates with Gancao (licorice root) and Xiaomai (wheat) in the Ganmai Dazao Tang (Sweet Wheat and Jujube Decoction) can nourish the blood, calm the spirit, soothe the liver, and relieve depression.
4. Moderates the properties of harsh herbs
Red dates are often used in potent herbal formulas to reduce the side effects of strong herbs and protect the body's healthy Qi. For example, in the 'Shizao Tang' (Ten Jujube Decoction), red dates are used to mitigate the toxicity of potent purgatives like Gansui (Euphorbia kansui root), Daji (Euphorbia pekinensis root), and Yuanhua (Daphne genkwa), protecting the spleen and stomach from harm.
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