The goji berry (Lycium Barbarum) is also called the wolf berry. It is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that’s native to  the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet and Mongolia, and many other countries. They have been used in many medicinal preparations for thousands of years, proving its efficiency as a medicinal plant.  It is enjoyed above most other superfoods and adaptogenic herbs, because it is much more palatable compared to many of the other bitter roots and barks.

Goji berries improve the immune system and increase longevity due to it’s powerful antioxidants. They are rich in carotenoids and other antioxidants like beta-carotene and Zeaxanthym.  Zeaxanthyn is an antioxidant that absorbs blue light and protects our retina of our eyes and improves our vision and it also reduces the risk of age related macular degeneration, that is found in people over the age of 65.

Benefits of goji berries:

• Promote longevity
• Calm the nervous system
• Nourish the blood
• Boost immune system – fight free-radicals
• Contain anti-aging properties
• Prevent fatigue
• Increase Libido
• Promote healthy vision and skin
• Protect the liver
• Complete protein source

Goji Berries Contain:

• 21 trace minerals (including copper, zinc, iron, calcium and selenium)
• 18 amino acids
• antioxidants
• an anti-inflammatory agent
• 8 polysaccharides and 6 monosaccharides
• Vitamin C
• Vitamins B1, B6 & E

Goji berries taste great and can be snacked on anytime just like raisins. You can add goji berries to trail mix, energy bars, smoothies, yogurts, and tea.  Goji Berries taste great in salads and in sweet salad dressings and vinaigrettes. Goji juice can be made by soaking about ¼ c. berries with 2 c. water and room temperature for 4-5 hours, then blending together and straining with thin cloth or nut milk bag/sprouting bag.