Friday, March 30, 2012
Wolfberry, commonly known as goji berry, is a kind of robust vitality and energy of the plant. It is
most suitable for treatment of fatigue.
It can promote blood circulation, prevent atherosclerosis and liver fat
accumulation.
Wolfberry contains a variety of vitamins, essential amino
acids and fatty acids to promote the healthy body metabolism and to slow down
aging. They include:
- 11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals,
- 18 amino acids,
- 6 essential vitamins,
- 5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid,
- 5 carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, a xanthophyll, and
- numerous phenolic pigments (phenols) associated with antioxidant properties.
Its efficacy covers a wide range, and is often used to treat fever,
diabetes, cough and phlegm. Drinking tea made from the wolfberries,
helps in treatment of physical deficiency, fatigue, constipation, insomnia, low blood
pressure, anemia, various eye disease, hair loss, stomatitis, skin care
and other effects.
However, the body warming effect of wolfberry is quite strong warm.
Therefore individuals with hypertension, high blood
pressure or those who have impatient temperament should consult with an Oriental health care professionals prior to using wolfberry on a regular basis.
To
enjoy the health benefits of wolfberry, try adding about 20 dried
wolfberries to a cup of boiling water. Let tea steep for 8 minutes. The
wolfberry tea will have a mild sweet taste so there is no need to add
honey or sweetener. If you feel adventurous, you can also add
wolfberries to soups and stews!