Description

Product Information:

Name: Goji berry
Scientific name: Lycium barbarum
Family: Solanaceae
Expiration Date: Provided on the bag

Description:
Goji, Goji berry or wolfberry, is the fruit of Lycium barbarum. These trees produce a bright orange-red, elliptical berry 1–2 cm in diameter.
The number of berries varies widely, based on the variety and size of the fruit, containing 10-60 tiny yellow seeds, which are compressed with a curved embryo.
Goji berries are high in vitamins A and C and fiber and are low in fat. They are also a good source of iron (9mg per 100g, about 50% of RDA (recommended daily dose) and vitamin A (9000 IU per 100 g, about 180% of RDA).
Other characteristics are high protein levels (13% of the berry is protein, more than whole grain products).

It is used in Chinese herbal medicine for its beneficial properties in stimulating the function of the liver and kidneys. They benefit vision due to their high content of beta carotene, they are considered to be a powerful anti-aging food.
These berries are also thought to protect the skin from sunlight and help treat gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation as well as dizziness, blurred vision and chronic cough.
It helps boost the immune system and it also helps with back and waist pain.

Making Tea: Put 1 teaspoon of the dried berries in a cup of boiling water and leave it for 10 minutes before serving.

Remember: Herbs are not a substitute for medicine. For their best and safe use it is better to consult your doctor.