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Goji Berry
Have you ever wondered what all the hype of the Goji berry is all about!
Also Known as Chinese Wolfberry, Mede Berry, Barbary Matrimony Vine, Bocksdorn, Duke of Argyll's Tea Tree, Murali (in India), Red Medlar, or Matrimony vine. You may also see Himalayan goji berry and Chinese goji berry in the health food section. These superfood berries are equally effective when it comes to health but there is a difference in taste. The Chinese berries are smaller and slightly bitter tasting. The Himalayian berries are larger and sweeter tasting.
The small red Goji berry grows in vast quantities throughout the Himalayas but will grow in just about any climate. The Gogi berry has been used in Chinese and Tibetan medicine for centuries and is also honoured by a festival that is held every year in its name.
Traditional Goji Berry Benefits:
- Aids in strengthen the heart and alleviating heart palpitations
- Aids insomnia and forgetfulness
- Contains 4 polysaccharides which control the pituitary glands that produce HGH (human growth hormone) and in turn acts as a powerful anti-aging hormone
- Can be used by pregnant women to alleviate morning sickness.
- Has in clinical trials shown a partial reversal in sexual dysfunction in seniors
- Used to boost the function of the immune system
- Has some anti-cancer properties
- Contains Physalin (which has been successfully used to treat hepatitis-B)
- Aids weight loss while supporting the muscle
- Helps the body detox.
- Improves overall wellbeing
- Has a long history of treating eye problems, skin rashes, allergies, chronic liver disease and tuberculosis.
Goji Berry Facts:
- Contains 19 amino acids including the 8 essential amino acids.
- Contains 21 trace minerals including zinc, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus
B vitamins
- Has more Beta-carotene than carrots (which converts to vitamin A) and has a complete spectrum of antioxidants.
- Contains Vitamin E
- Has 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges
- Contains the anti-inflammatory agent beta-sitosterol which lowers cholesterol and takes care of sexual health
- Contains essential fatty acids such as omega 6 and linoleic acid which regulate hormones
- Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
- Goji berries belong to the family of the popular plants like eggplant, chili pepper, tobacco and tomato.
- Beta Sitoserol is an anti inflammatory agent
- Contains Cyperone which benefits for the treatment of cervical cancer as well as heart and blood pressure.
- Is high in protein
Goji berry is generally available in dried fruit or liquid form.
Concentrations:
Do not take Goji berries if you are on warfarin with out first talking to your health professional as there maybe a link to Goji berries taken in large quantities counteracting this medication.
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