Goji Berries

Goji berries, (Lycium barbarum), are a small red berry from the Himalayas known as the "longevity fruit". Nicknamed "Goji" berries by the Tibetans, there are about eighty different varieties of this popular fruit which has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

Wild Goji berries grow like bushes in the mountains of Tibet, fed upon pure waters of melting snow, and have vines that reaching 15 feet.

Great care must be taken in harvest never to touch the Goji berries by hand as this will cause them to oxidize and turn black. They are harvested with gloves or shaken onto mats and dried in the shade.

Juice from Goji berries contains the mineral Germanium, which has been found to have unique anti- cancer properties. Japanese studies indicate organic Germanium may work synergistically with other drugs which aid in treating many types of cancer, including liver, lung, uterine, and cervical cancer. Germanium induces production in humans of g-interferon, which can depress and kill cancer cells.

Goji berries contain a complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenids, and are the richest carotenid source of all known foods. Goji berries contain higher amounts of vitamin C than oranges, as well as important B complex vitamins needed for converting food to energy. They also contain vitamin E and essential fatty acids, which is rare among fruits as these are normally only found in grains, nuts and seeds. These are important aids in the proper absorption of other vitamins, and also help support the body's production of hormones and smooth function of the brain and nervous system.

Goji berries contain polysaccharides which strengthen the immune system, and may support natural production of the powerful anti-aging human growth hormone by the pituitary gland. These combine with powerful antioxidants to fight free radical damage and help prevent anti-aging.

Fans of Goji berries often refer to an interesting story of an aged Chinese professor named Li Chung Yun, whose death was reported in The London Times, May 8, 1933, and other major newspapers around the world. According to this account, the Chinese government had recorded Li Chung's age and indicated he was born in 1677, which would have made him an incredible 256 years old! He was said to have outlived 23 wives and to have had 11 generations of descendants during his lifetime. Li Chung Yun was well known in his later years as a lecturer and herbalist, and claimed Goji berries were a major part of his daily diet, and largely responsible for his long life and remarkable health.

Health benefits of Goji berries may include:

• eliminates fatigue and improves stamina and endurance
• stimulates pituitary gland to renew production of HgH
• contains mineral germanium which may help halt genetic mutations leading to cancer
• detoxifies the liver
• supports healthy cholesterol and blood sugar
• improves sleep and vision
• contains cyperone which benefits the heart and helps maintain blood pressure
• contains anthocyanins which strengthen coronary arteries
• strengthens the immune system with natural production of Superoxide dismutase enzyme which
• helps induce apoptosis, which naturally breaks down and recycles cancer cells
• reduces toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation
• supports healthy red blood cells
• may help fight inflammation and arthritis
• supports natural hormone balance
• strengthens kidney function
• supports respiratory and digestive systems
• improves mental focus and helps alleviate stress
• anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties
• may help alleviate morning sickness in pregnant women
• protects DNA

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