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The wolfberry bush is grown in northwest China and has been used to promote health since ancient times. Also known to herbalists as Lycii berries, the Chinese wolfberry is often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is seen to have 'yin' or cooling properties. Wolfberries are high in antioxidants, amino acids and trace minerals.
Often referred to as Goji berries, wolfberries are a member of the same species but have been farmed in China, whereas authentic Goji berries are grown in Tibet.
Category: Fruit
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Buy in selected supermarkets and health food stores.
To Store:
Store in a dark, dry place away from sunlight.
Tips & Tricks:
Eat dried wolfberries straight from the packet or add to salads, muesli or make into a tea.
Cooking Tips:
Nutrition per 1 Cup:
Salicylates:
No information available
Amines:
No information available
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Diabetes
Low Energy
Detoxifying
High Blood Cholesterol
Premature Aging
Liver Sluggish
Skin Conditions
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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