Goji Berries

Goji berries, also called lycium or wolfberries, are a well-respected tonic herb used as part of the centuries-old tradition of Chinese Herbal Medicine (TCM). These tasty berries can be eaten as is, made into a tea, or added to soups and stews.

Constituents of Note: Carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene, with zeaxanthin, a yellow pigment, account for up to one-half of the carotenoid content of lycium berries. Also present are about 5% polysaccharides and up to 1% of betaine, an alkaloid found in milk thistle and beets (from which it gets its name).