Scientific name: Lycium barbarum
Common name:Chinese wolfberry, Chinese boxthorn, mede berry, barbary matrimony vine, murali, red medlar or matrimony vine, etc.
Chinese Name: 枸杞子

What is Goji?

• Goji is one of two species of boxthorn in the family Solanaceae from which the goji berry or wolfberry is harvested. It is naturally occurring in Asia, primarily in northwest China.
• The plant produces bright orange-red, oblong berries with fresh, juicy and sweet taste.
• Dried naturally under the sun, the berries are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
• Goji is a powerhouse of energy, nutrition and healing.
• A source of cooling “yin” that is a remedy for thirst, heat stroke and fatigue.

What are the health benefits?

• Improving eyesight
  Goji berries are a source of zeaxanthin, an antioxidant that helping protect the eyes from high-energy light waves such as the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
• General health
  Goji berries may protect the liver, improve sexual function, strengthen the legs, skin and hair health, boost immune system, improve circulation, and promote weight loss, longevity.

How do I select Goji?

• The better goji is in long flat shape with dark red color. If they are in bright red color, that probably added with the artificial color.
• Also, the sulphured goji smells a little bit pungent. It would be easier to distinguish the goji with colorings when put them in the water for a while.

Additional Information

• Please avoid taking goji if you take warfarin, also, goji may interact with diabetes and blood pressure medicine.
• Goji consumption with skin photosensitivity could cause a skin rash on exposure to sunlight.
• They are naturally rich in oxalate which may be a health issue in kidney problems.