What Are the Benefits and Side Effects of Drinking Licorice, Goji Berries, and Ophiopogon Root Infusion?
Licorice, Lycium Barbarum and Ophiopogon japonicus are herbs with various health benefits. Licorice can clear heat and detoxify, tonify the spleen and benefit qi, and nourish the lungs and stop cough. Lycium Barbarum can tonify the liver and kidneys, and has a good regulating effect on low libido, impotence, premature ejaculation and other diseases caused by kidney deficiency. Ophiopogon japonicus can nourish the lungs and clear the heart, and has a good regulating effect on dry cough due to lung dryness. Drinking water infused with these herbs together can provide more health benefits. However, it is important to note that long-term and excessive use of Ophiopogon japonicus and Lycium Barbarum in water may cause diarrhea and other adverse effects. Therefore, individuals with spleen and stomach deficiency, diarrhea, white and greasy tongue coating, and indigestion should avoid using them. Additionally, people with hypertension or who are too impatient, or those who consume large amounts of meat and have a ruddy complexion should avoid eating Lycium Barbarum due to its strong warming effect on the body.
Firstly, drinking water infused with Licorice, Lycium Barbarum and Ophiopogon japonicus can nourish yin and moisten the lungs, stop cough and resolve phlegm, clear the throat and benefit the voice, and detoxify. It can be used to treat insufficient stomach yin, cough, dry stool, irritability, insomnia, dreams, forgetfulness, memory loss, sore throat, chronic pharyngitis, palpitations, thirst, and excessive sweating. It can also increase intestinal motility, effectively eliminate waste and toxins from the body, prevent constipation, increase myocardial contractility, and prevent coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, coronary artery sclerosis, and thrombus formation.
Secondly, Ophiopogon japonicus can be combined with different herbs for drinking, such as Lycium Barbarum, chrysanthemum, and astragalus, all of which have good therapeutic effects. However, it is important to note that excessive use of Ophiopogon japonicus and Lycium Barbarum in water should be avoided to prevent diarrhea and other adverse effects. Additionally, Ophiopogon japonicus contains various steroidal saponins, β-sitosterol, stigmasterol, etc., and its decoction can significantly improve the hypoxia tolerance of experimental animals, increase coronary blood flow, protect against myocardial ischemia, and improve myocardial contractility. It can also coordinate insulin function, lower blood sugar, and promote the recovery of pancreatic islet cells.
In conclusion, drinking water infused with Licorice, Lycium Barbarum and Ophiopogon japonicus can provide various health benefits, but it is important to use them in moderation and avoid long-term excessive use to prevent adverse effects. Additionally, individuals with certain health conditions should consult a doctor before using these herbs.
