Will drinking red dates and wolfberries soaked in water cause internal heat?

Drink red dates and wolfberry soaked in water. If you drink large amounts for a long time or are physically unwell, it may indeed cause internal heat. Although both of these medicines are good tonics, they are warm in nature, so they need to be consumed in moderation to avoid adverse reactions. Both red dates and wolfberry belong to the tonic drugs of traditional Chinese medicine. Red dates can replenish qi, nourish blood and calm the mind, while wolfberry nourishes the liver, improves eyesight, and nourishes the kidneys and heart. The combination of the two has a very good nourishing effect on people with Qi and blood deficiency, liver and kidney deficiency.

Because of their tonic effect, if consumed improperly, they may encourage heat evil in the body and lead to internal heat. The following situations require special attention:

1. Excessive drinking. Drinking large amounts of red dates and wolfberry water for a long time can easily lead to overnutrition and accumulation of heat in the body, which can lead to symptoms of internal heat, such as dry mouth, swollen and painful gums, etc.

2. Physical factors. People with yin deficiency and excessive fire or excess heat in the body have severe internal heat. If they take warm red dates and wolfberry water, they are more likely to suffer from internal heat.

3. Improper diet. While drinking red date and wolfberry water, if you consume too much spicy and irritating food, such as chili, mustard, etc., it will also increase the risk of getting angry.

4. Weak spleen and stomach. People with weak spleen and stomach have weak digestive function and reduced ability to absorb and metabolize drugs. Drinking red dates and wolfberry water may increase the burden on the spleen and stomach and cause internal heat.

5. Drug interactions. If you drink red dates and wolfberry water while taking other drugs, drug interactions may occur, affecting the efficacy of the drugs, and even leading to adverse reactions such as getting angry.

Although drinking red dates and wolfberry soaked in water has many benefits, you need to drink it in moderation according to your own situation to avoid the occurrence of adverse reactions such as getting angry. If you have any doubts or feel unwell, please consult a professional physician in time.