Botanical name: Lycium barbarum
Other name: Matrimony vine, Chinese wolfberry, Tibetan goji berry, Gou Qi Zi.
Originating from Asia, Goji berries are part of the nightshade family, sharing botanical kinship with tomatoes and eggplants. These berries boast a rich history of utilization in China, where the ancient medicine book “Tractate for herbs and their properties” specifically highlighted the significance of Goji Berry’s plant.
Medicinal Uses:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Fever
- Age-related eye problems
