Organic Goji Berries
Available in 8 oz, 16 oz, and 11 LBS (bulk package only)
Voted in People Magazine as Hot & Healthy Foods of 2010.
What It Is
Known as Goji (Lycium Barbarum L), Wolfberry, or Chinese Matrimony Vines.
However, it is much better recognized by the name Goji than Wolfberry (which, ironically, has nothing to do with wolves).
The Goji plant is a bushy perennial that stands from three to five feet tall. When the berries are fresh, they should be oblong in shape, and taste sweet and juicy.
The main active component in Goji Berries is Polysaccharides.
Benefits
- Goji berries contain: 11 Macro & 22 Trace Minerals
- 5 Carotenoids including: Beta-carotene, Zeaxanthin, Lutein, Lycopene, Crytoxanthin
- 5 unsaturated Fatty Acids including Essential Fatty Acids, Linoleic Acid & Alpha-Linoleic Acid
- 6 Essential Vitamins including: Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vitamin C, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Calcium, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin
- 8 Polysaccharides & 6 Monosaccharides
- 18 Amino Acids
- Each Goji berry comprises of: 68% carbohydrates, 12% Protein, and 10% Good Fats & Dietary Fibers
History & Ancient Uses
Goji Berries have been growing in China for over 2000 years (it’s not an exaggeration). Hundreds of books on Traditional Chinese Medicine praise the Goji Berry for its nutrients and benefits.
Goji Berries have been used in numerous herbal formulas to maintain overall health when suffering from chronic conditions such as: weariness of the loins and legs, dizziness and ringing in the ear, visual degeneration (especially AMD), headaches, insomnia, diabetes, anemia, and inflammation. Ancient Chinese people used Goji Berries in tea, soup, stew and wine, or simply ate them dried like raisins.
Goji Berries Today
Since its discovery in North America and Europe Goji Berries have become one of the hottest items in supermarkets, and it’s no surprise why – they’re a nutritional power house!
Ingredients: 100% Organic Goji Berries
