The efficacy of red dates and licorice soaked in water

Red dates and licorice are both foods that are beneficial to the body. Red dates themselves are warm in nature and have the effect of replenishing blood and qi. Especially for people with weak constitution and frequent anemia, they can eat a few red dates every day. Licorice has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, moisturizing dryness and strengthening the spleen, and reducing fire and heat. Combining the two foods together can neutralize their respective characteristics and have a good effect on the body.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the effects of red dates can be divided into the following categories:

1. Strengthen the spleen and stomach: People with weak spleen and stomach, diarrhea, fatigue and weakness can eat seven red dates a day, or share them with Codonopsis pilosula and Atractylodes macrocephala. It can replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and stomach, increase appetite and stop diarrhea. Red dates, ginger and Pinellia ternata can be used together to treat gastritis caused by careless diet, such as bloating, vomiting and other symptoms.

2. Tonify Qi and nourish blood: Red dates are an excellent tonic and are often added to dietary therapy and medicinal food to nourish the body and moisturize Qi and blood. Dr. Sun Andy, a Taiwanese medical doctor, strongly advocates eating more red dates, astragalus, and wolfberry to enhance the body's vitality and strengthen immunity.

3. Nourishing blood and calming the mind: For women with bipolar disorder, crying disorder, restlessness, etc., use red dates, licorice and wheat together with Ganmai Dazao Decoction, which can nourish blood and calm the mind, soothe the liver and relieve depression.

4. Alleviate the medicinal properties: Red dates are often used in prescriptions with strong medicinal properties to reduce the side effects of strong drugs and protect the body's positive energy. For example, in "Shizao Decoction", jujubes are used to alleviate the toxicity of laxatives such as gansui, daji, and wuhua, protecting the spleen and stomach from harm.

The benefits of drinking red dates soaked in water

Red dates can be fried in an iron pan until they turn black, then soaked in water to drink, which can treat stomach cold and stomach pain. If longan is added, it becomes a tea that replenishes blood and qi. It is especially suitable for people who use their voice frequently, such as teachers and salespeople. If you add 4 to 6 wolfberries, it can also treat constipation, but people with loose stools should not add wolfberries. Female friends who often drink red dates, longan and wolfberry tea have fair skin and good beauty effects. Don't put too many wolfberries, just a few will be enough. 6 to 8 red dates and longans will be enough. Make a cup for yourself every morning after work. It not only replenishes qi and blood, but also improves eyesight. It is especially suitable for workaholics who stay in front of the computer for a long time. 3-5g wolfberry, 3 red dates, 2-3 longans. Do not exceed the amount.

As the saying goes, "If you want good skin, add red dates to porridge." It can be eaten with many things. You can also just soak it in water and eat it. It is best to drink red dates water on an empty stomach during breakfast to make its nutrients easier to absorb. The method is as follows: prepare a thermos, and put ten to twenty (the number is optional) pitted red dates into boiling water before going to bed every night. Turn off the heat as soon as the water boils again, and pour the water into the prepared thermos. After soaking overnight, you can drink it in the morning. About two or three cups are enough for a day. But one thing worth noting is that the red dates must be pitted, otherwise they will be too hot. After drinking it for a period of time, you will find that the magic effect of red dates water has improved your skin color, reduced spots on your face, and your cheeks will be rosy even without makeup. You don’t have to worry about becoming a yellow-faced woman at a young age.

There are also taboos for drinking red dates soaked in water:

1. Using red dates as a tonic is not suitable for all girls. For example, during menstruation, some girls often experience swollen eyes or feet. In fact, this is a manifestation of dampness, and such people are not suitable for taking red dates. This is because red dates are sweet and eating too many of them can easily cause phlegm and dampness, leading to water and dampness accumulation in the body, which aggravates the symptoms of edema. At the same time, girls who take red dates for nourishment and have a hot constitution should not take them during menstruation, because this is likely to cause excessive menstrual bleeding and endanger their health.

2. Although red dates are a good tonic, eating them beyond the limit is harmful. Because eating too much fresh red dates can easily cause diarrhea and harm the spleen, people with colds, fevers, abdominal distension and qi stagnation due to exogenous wind-heat are all prohibited from taking it. In addition, because red dates are rich in sugar, especially red dates made into snacks, they are not suitable for diabetic patients to take as a tonic, so as to avoid increased blood sugar and worsen the condition. In fact, in addition to the drinking taboos, the way of eating should also be particular: boiling it in water is a wise move, because this will not change the efficacy of the tonic, and can also avoid diarrhea caused by eating it raw.

3. Never buy pitted red dates for two reasons. First, they don’t know how to remove the core, and second, many of the nutrients in the red dates will be lost.