What Are Goji Berries?
Goji
berries, also called wolfberries, or Lycium Barbarum (latin), are a
member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family. In China, goji is known
as Gou Qi Zi. Goji berries are one of the most nutrient dense foods.
Goji berries have been used in China for thousands of years as a
traditional medicine to treat a variety of health conditions, including
cancer and hypertension, while increasing white blood cells and
boosting the immune system.
What can Goji Berries do for You?
A
daily intake of Goji berries is equal to that of vitamins or dietary
supplements. The minerals and amino acids in Goji berries supplement a
weak diet and provide an immunity boost. Long-term benefits of Goji
berries include a prolonged life and general well being.
Some of the other Benefits Are:
- Nourish blood
- Kidney & liver tonic
- Improve vision
- Enhance libido
- Calm nervous system
- Better physical endurance
- Promote longevity
On
top of those there are still many other medical and heath benefits of
Goji Berries. Goji Berry is known defend against heart disease, found
to be useful in defending against cancer. Goji fruit is very rich in
vitamin B as well as in anti-oxidant that is very much needed to
maintain better health.
Goji Berries may be consumed
fresh or dried, and have a mild taste that is not as sweet as most
dried fruits. Often added to soups and Chinese hot pots, Goji Berries
are unusually high in protein for a dried fruit (over 15%), and contain
Vitamin B1, B2, B6, and Vitamin E. Goji Berries are thought to
originate in Tibet or Mongolia. Mainland China, especially the Ninxia
province, is well known for growing high quality Goji Berries.
