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枸杞的功效：

养肝明目

枸杞又叫“名目子”，枸杞子含有丰富的胡萝卜素、维生素A1、B1、B2、C等钙、铁等健康眼睛的必需营养元素，对眼睛好。而枸杞多糖可以抑制脂肪在肝细胞内沉积，促进肝细胞新生以及修复，特别适合肝火旺的人，而中医经常说“养肝明目”，因为肝和眼睛是相通的，肝正常，眼睛自然就会好。枸杞+胎菊尤为适合经常面对电脑人群，熬夜人群。

提高免疫力，防癌抗癌

有实验证明：小鼠灌服枸杞子水提取物或肌注醇提取物和枸杞多糖，检测能增加抗体细胞的数量，提高抗体效果，同时枸杞对癌细胞的生成和扩散有明显的抑制作用，枸杞中含有的微量元素—锗，可明显抑制癌细胞，使癌细胞完全破裂，可减轻癌症患者化疗的副作用，防止白血球减少，调节免疫功能。

补气养血，美容皮肤

这也是女性为什么喜欢用枸杞泡水的原因，这是因为枸杞中的β-胡萝卜素含量比胡萝卜高，维生素C含量比橙子高，铁含量比牛肉高。天然的β胡萝卜素既能抗衰老、又可以提高皮肤对养分的吸收能力，因此女性常喝些枸杞茶可以达到美容变白的效果。

降三高

食用枸杞可以明显降低血清胆固醇和三酰甘油的含量，减轻和防止动脉硬化，治疗高血压。也是冠心病人的良好保健品，特别是糖尿病患者，不必担心枸杞含有多糖，因为枸杞含有胍的衍生物，它可以很好的降低血糖，只要控制食用量，成人一天不超过10克即可。

减肥

肥胖的人总胆固醇一般偏高，而枸杞中的甜菜碱有助于肝细胞的新生，促进脂肪代谢，同时它也参与脂代谢，能有效抑制肝细胞内脂肪的沉积，降低胆固醇指标。医学研究，枸杞中含有的亚油酸有润肺、明目、降脂的作用，如果经常食用枸杞，必定能达到维持身材的目的。同时饭前嚼上几粒枸杞或平时泡红枸杞水喝，还可以增强饱腹感。

补肾

红枸杞补肾效果好，尤其是搭配西洋参、黑玛卡，糖尿病人的容易有并发症肾虚，可以通过食用红枸杞来调理。

Wolfberries Effect：

1. The Chinese Wolfberry is one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits around.

For instance, Chinese Wolfberries are supposed to contain more beta-carotene, a type of antioxidant, than carrots. Antioxidants may have anti-aging and cancer-fighting effects.

2. Chinese Wolfberries are believed to be good for vision.

Chinese Wolfberries are used in TCM remedies to improve eyesight. Inspired by the traditional use of these berries, scientists are studying the fruit and its potential to lower retina damage from type-2 diabetes.

3. Chinese Wolfberries are grown on vines in Mongolia, Tibet and Ningxia, China.

Often cultivated in valleys, Chinese Wolfberry plants can grow up to 3m tall. The Ningxia region is said to produce the best Chinese Wolfberries in the world.

4. Chinese Wolfberries are traditionally used for the skin.

In TCM, the berries are believed to promote youthful-looking skin by nourishing yin and improving blood production.

5. If you take blood thinners, Chinese Wolfberries may not be for you.

While the berries are generally safe in moderation, studies have suggested that the berries may interact with blood thinning medication such as warfarin.

6. Chinese Wolfberries are thought to strengthen the Liver and Kidneys.

In TCM, the berries are used to reinforce the Liver, invigorate the Kidneys and replenish vital essence, or jing.

7. Chinese Wolfberries can be cooked, turned into wine or eaten raw.

In Chinese cuisine and medicine, the berries are used in numerous dishes such as porridge, meat and vegetable dishes, soups and teas. In the West they are often eaten in their dried, uncooked form.

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