Goji berries can prevent kidney stones
You can buy authentic and trustworthy medicinal goji berries at Hangzhou Fanghuichun Tang
We have repeatedly advocated that middle-aged and elderly people take goji berries, consuming 20-30 grams daily for a long time, which will surely have the effect of delaying aging and strengthening the body. Recently, the efficacy of goji berries in inhibiting stone formation has once again drawn our attention to this vibrant Chinese herb.
The "Health Times", sponsored by People's Daily, reported this function of goji berries on the front page headline on September 22nd (Monday):
A doctor from the Department of Urology at the Second Military Medical University found that drinking goji berry-infused water can help prevent kidney stones.
The report pointed out that although the causes of kidney stones are many, this doctor, through analysis, believes that goji berries have antioxidant effects, which can effectively reduce damage to renal tubular epithelial cells, thereby preventing the formation of renal calcium oxalate stones. This is because studies have shown that damage to renal tubular epithelial cells is the most basic lesion in the early formation of stones.
Through animal experiments, this doctor verified his own viewpoint: an appropriate amount of goji berry polysaccharides (the main active ingredient in goji berries) can reduce the formation of renal calcium oxalate stones, and whether taken as an infusion or a decoction, it can inhibit the formation of kidney stones. This research conclusion was published in the paper "Experimental Study on the Prevention of Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones by Goji Berry Polysaccharide" from the Second Military Medical University.
Meanwhile, a botany expert from South-Central Minzu University also discovered in daily life that goji berry water can treat kidney stones.
This botany expert said that her father had been drinking goji berry water for a long time. Once, she happened to find that there was no limescale on the inner wall of the thermos he used to brew goji berry water, while the inner wall of another thermos with ordinary boiled water was covered with limescale. So she used goji berry water to soak the bottle with thick limescale, and after a day or two, large and small pieces of limescale gradually fell off. After several soaks, the wall looked completely clean.
So, this botany expert speculated that some substances in goji berries might combine with calcium to form soluble substances, breaking down the limescale. From this, she reasoned that goji berry water should also be able to dissolve kidney stones. A patient with kidney stones once tried this method. After persisting in drinking goji berry water for a month, he felt that the stone was less painful. Later, he went to the hospital for a B-scan, and the doctor told him that his stone didn't need to be treated and that he just needed to drink more water every day.
Currently, there are not more clinical data to confirm this conclusion, but adults with kidney stones might as well give it a try.
Undeniably, medicinal goji berries must be authentic and genuine. It is hoped that readers can buy them from authentic time-honored Chinese pharmacies. In the Hangzhou market, the goji berries sold at Fanghuichun Tang are the most famous. The goji berries sold here come from the authentic Ningxia producing area, are large in size, bright red in color, thick in flesh, sweet and fragrant in taste, soft and moist in texture, and undamaged. They are a superior grade of goji berries, located at No. 117 Hefang Street, Hangzhou. The effects of goji berries are extensive
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, after the 10th lunar month, the body's vital energy begins to be stored, making it easier to absorb nourishing foods. Therefore, autumn is also a good season for nourishing the kidneys and protecting the liver. You can eat more walnuts, black fungus, goji berries, etc., to nourish the liver and kidneys.
Goji berries are neutral in nature and sweet in taste, and they are associated with the liver and kidney meridians. They have the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, replenishing essence, and improving eyesight. They are suitable for conditions such as deficiency from overwork, essence deficiency, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, dizziness and tinnitus, internal heat and thirst, blood deficiency and sallow complexion, and blurred vision. Middle-aged people often suffer from liver and kidney yin deficiency, commonly experiencing symptoms like dizziness and blurred vision, diminished vision, soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees, spermatorrhea, and thirst. Goji berries, being sweet, have a good nourishing effect. Because their medicinal nature is mild and not harsh, with few side effects, they can be used for gentle and gradual nourishment.
The medicinal effects of goji berries are very extensive, including antipyretic effects, treatment of diabetes, cough relief, and phlegm reduction; boiling and drinking goji root can lower blood pressure; and goji berry tea can treat physical coldness, frigidity, liver and kidney diseases, tuberculosis, constipation, insomnia, low blood pressure, anemia, various eye diseases, hair loss, stomatitis, as well as skin care and stomach strengthening. Goji berries can lower blood lipids by 100%
Persistent high blood lipids are a major independent risk factor for hypertension. The primary task in preventing hypertension is to control high blood lipids. Taking goji berries has this effect.
Animal and clinical experiments on goji berries and goji berry polysaccharides have both shown good lipid-lowering effects. Goji berry polysaccharides have a significant effect on the blood lipids of hyperlipidemic rabbits, significantly reducing serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels, with an effective lipid-lowering rate of 100.0%. Different doses of goji berries can lower blood cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, as well as reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the liver. There is a clear dose-effect relationship, meaning that appropriately increasing the dose of goji berries can enhance the lipid-lowering effect on blood and liver lipids in experimental hyperlipidemic rats, but no adverse effects on blood cells, liver function, or kidney function were observed. The treatment of elderly male patients with hyperlipidemia accompanied by sex hormone metabolic disorders with goji berries showed good lipid-lowering and estradiol-lowering effects. The blood pressure-lowering effect of goji berries
Hypertensive patients are often troubled by not being able to find supplements suitable for them, but taking goji berries has a dual benefit. It can both lower blood pressure and improve their immune function.
Experiments have shown that goji berry polysaccharides can lower the systolic and diastolic blood pressure in rats, reduce the content of malondialdehyde and endothelin in plasma and blood vessels, and increase the release of calcitonin gene-related peptide, preventing the formation of hypertension. Goji berry polysaccharides can lower arterial pressure in rats and weaken the amplitude of heart contractions. Moreover, before and after cutting the vagus nerve, the blood pressure-lowering effect of goji berry polysaccharides showed no significant change. The fatigue-relieving effect of goji berries
As a tonic and strengthener, goji berries have long been clinically proven to be mainly used for those who are weak and deficient in qi, have exhausted their essence and blood from overwork, and as a supplement for the elderly.
Goji berries are plants with strong vitality, very suitable for relieving fatigue. They can promote blood circulation, prevent arteriosclerosis, and also prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver. Coupled with the various vitamins, essential amino acids, and linolenic acid contained in goji berries, they can further promote metabolism in the body and prevent aging. The anti-aging effect of goji berries Goji berry polysaccharides have a significant protective effect on ischemic brain injury, can reduce cerebral edema, and improve brain function. Contraindications for using goji berries Although goji berries have excellent tonic and therapeutic effects, they are not suitable for everyone to take. Because they have a strong warming effect on the body, people with a cold, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea should best avoid them. In addition, people with spleen deficiency and diarrhea should not eat them. However, people who are physically weak, often catch colds, and have poor immunity should eat them daily. For healthy people, it is more appropriate to eat about 20 grams of goji berries per day; if you want to achieve a therapeutic effect, it is best to eat about 30 grams per day. Animal experiments on the toxicity of goji berries have proven that goji berries are safe food, contain no toxins, and can be consumed for a long time. Goji berries should be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent heat, moisture, and insects.