Known as a very rich source of vitamin C, a superb source of vitamin A and having the vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E, Goji are fast becoming a famous antioxidant.

Botanical Name: Lycium barbarum
Plant Part: Dried Berries
Status: Wildcrafted
Place of Origin: Tibet
Other Common Names: Chinese Wolfberries

Description: As well as being said to have 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges, Goji are also a rich source of both selenium and germanium and have hence been used in a number of clinical trials involving cancer patients. When given to patients undergoing chemotherapy, the berries conferred significant protection for the liver. In Oriental medicine, they are said to correct chi deficiency, meaning that people with low energy, insomnia, heart palpitations, and even anxiety are more comfortable after consuming goji berries. Wolf berrys have 18 amino acids (higher than bee pollen) and 21 trace minerals, linoleic acid, and more beta carotene than carrots.

In vitro studies suggest that goji berries kill many kinds of cancer cells. The mechanism whereby this happens is believed to involve some factor that inhibits the ability of the cell to divide, thus lowering its reproductive capacity. A large study in Japan suggested that tumor growth was inhibited by 58% among the patients eating goji berries as compared to the control groups. A study in Mongolia showed that patients eating the goji berries had a significant increase in lymphocyte activity and that their blood began to resemble that of much younger persons.

Goji Berries can be eaten on there own or made into a juice.

GOJI BERRY JUICE

To make your own Goji berry juice drink here is a basic recipe:

INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup goji berries 2 cups pure water

DIRECTIONS: 1. Soak berries in water for 4 hours or more, overnight is fine 2. Blend in blender until well blended.

OPTIONAL: ¼ cup fresh blackberries, raspberries or blueberries can be added to the puree. You can also add other fresh fruit such as apple, mango or banana. If you use just the gogi berries you will have a nice nutritious goji berry juice. If you add additional fruit you will have a great smoothie. Most goji juice companies add the berries which are low in carbohydrates and high in antioxidants. If this is not sweet enough for you or your family you may want to add a little natural, raw honey.