What are the benefits of drinking Pueraria lobata and wolfberry soaked in water?

Pueraria root is the root of the wild plant Pueraria, which can be used as a food ingredient as well as a traditional Chinese medicine for human use. I believe everyone is familiar with wolfberry. It is a common tonic that has many benefits for the human body, such as: nourishing the skin and beautifying, tonifying the kidneys and strengthening yang, improving human immunity and so on. Drinking Pueraria lobata and wolfberry soaked in water is a very common combination, so what are its effects?

1. The benefits of drinking Pueraria root and wolfberry tea together

1. Lower blood sugar

The puerarin in Pueraria root can inhibit the secretion of glucagon and has a certain blood sugar lowering effect, while wolfberry can enhance the antioxidant capacity of pancreatic cells and also has a certain blood sugar lowering effect. Drinking the two together as tea can enhance the blood sugar lowering effect.

2. Lower blood pressure

The puerarin in Pueraria root can unclog blood vessels and lower blood pressure in the body, while wolfberry polysaccharides can lower blood pressure. Drinking them together as tea can prevent the formation of high blood pressure.

3. Anti-aging

The isoflavones in Pueraria root can remove excess oxygen free radicals in the body, which is beneficial to maintaining beauty and delaying aging. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides can enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages and the proliferation capacity of lymphocytes, which can also delay aging.

2. How to make kudzu root and wolfberry tea

1. Peel the kudzu root, cut it into small pieces, and wash the wolfberries.

2. Put Pueraria root and brown sugar into the pot.

3. Add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat and then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

4. Then put the wolfberries into the pot and cook for about 5 minutes.

3. How much kudzu root and wolfberry tea should I drink every day?

It is advisable to take 9-15 grams of Pueraria root and 15-20 grams of wolfberry every day.

Pueraria root and wolfberry are both nourishing foods, but they should not be consumed in excess. Otherwise, it will not only affect the efficacy of Pueraria root, but will also cause over-nourishing of the body and make it easy to get angry. It is recommended to consume 9-15 grams of Pueraria root and 15-20 grams of wolfberry every day, preferably in the afternoon.

What should I pay attention to when brewing tea with kudzu root and wolfberry?

1. Don’t drink too much

Pueraria root and wolfberry are both very nourishing ingredients. Drinking too much of them can easily lead to over-nourishing the body and causing inflammation.

2. People with bad stomach should not drink it

Pueraria root is cold in nature and can easily irritate the stomach and intestines, while wolfberry can cause indigestion and loss of appetite. Therefore, people with poor stomach and intestines should not drink Pueraria root and wolfberry tea.

3. Do not drink if you have a cold or fever

Wolfberry is a hot food. When you have a cold and fever and your body is weak and your internal heat is strong, drinking Pueraria lobata wolfberry tea will aggravate your condition.

4. Don’t drink it often

Pueraria root and wolfberry are both traditional Chinese medicines, and are partially toxic, so it is not advisable to drink Pueraria root and wolfberry tea frequently to avoid causing discomfort to the body.