NingXia Wolfberry - Featured 宁夏枸杞

Wolfberry: 
In China, the wolfberry fruit is more often referred to as “goji” or lycii fruit. They are the bright red fruit of the Lycium barbarum plants. There are over eighty species of wolfberries worldwide that vary in antioxidant and nutritional value. Wolfberries support healthy immune system but they are filled with minerals, vitamins and antioxidants.  They provide a natural source of calcium and magnesium, Vitamin B, antioxidants and more. 

What's special about the goji berries is that they contain specific antioxidants called Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, which are thought to provide a wide source of health benefits. Antioxidants like those in goji berries may help fight aging by preventing free radicals from damaging collagen in the skin. Goji berry extract has been linked to anti-cancer activity in both animal and human studies. The potential tumor-inhibiting effects of goji berries are likely due to their ability to boost levels of antioxidants and reduce levels of inflammatory cytokines IL-5 and IL-8 in the blood. Consuming concentrated goji berry extract or juice has been linked to improved energy and feelings of overall well-being.

Lycium berries are divided into black and red, which belong to the liver and kidney meridians. The five colors of traditional Chinese medicine are matched with the five internal organs. Red medlar treats liver blood deficiency and liver yin deficiency. Black is the treatment of various kidney deficiency diseases. Black medlar is the best for kidney.

Benefit:
Lycium barbarum is nourishing kidney yin and nourishing essence and blood at the same time. Deficiency of kidney yin is generally caused by prolific labor or prolonged use of the product of warming dryness and relieving yin. The tonifying effect of medlar can treat waist and knee pain caused by kidney yin deficiency, five upset fever, hot flashes and night sweats. This product can treat early gray hair caused by insufficient kidney yin. It is generally compatible with Polygonum multiflorum. Lycium barbarum has the function of nourishing kidney yin and nourishing blood, and can treat pale complexion caused by postpartum hemorrhage. Red wolfberry has the effect of nourishing liver and blood, and can treat dizziness and dry eyes caused by insufficient liver blood. It can be used in conjunction with chrysanthemum.

Taboo:
Because it has a strong effect on warming the body, people who are catching a cold, fever, body inflammation, or diarrhea are best not to eat it. In addition, people with high blood pressure, too impatient temperament, or people who eat a lot of meat on weekdays cause the noodles to turn red, it is best not to eat it.

Storage method:
Store in a cool and dry place to prevent stuffiness, moisture and moth.

Drying is easy to store. Ordinary bags are generally 70% to 80% dry. It is not suitable to accumulate a large amount of inventory. You must often take it out to dry in the sun, otherwise it will become sticky and deteriorated over time.