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Goji - The Wonder Berry
The Goji berry is without doubt gaining immense popularity lately. With people becoming more and more conscious of what they consume, the need to go 'organic' or 'natural' is constantly increasing. This need for healthy foods is what is fueling the attention that the Goji berry has been getting of late.
The Goji berry is the fruit of the Lycium barbarum plant. It is widely known in the US as wolfberry but is also known as the following.
- Chinese Wolfberry;
- Duke of Argyll's Tea Tree; and
- Matrimony Vine.
Where the Lycium barbarum plant actually comes from is a matter of debate but it is accepted that it has long been grown, used and consumed in Central Asia, predominantly in China, India and Tibet, where it is popularly known for its medicinal benefits.
What makes Goji berries so interesting is the fact that they are very beneficial to your health; so much so that the goji berry is fast becoming today's 'wonder cure'. From nosebleeds to cancer, it seems that drinking goji juice or eating fresh or dried goji berries will help you in many ways.
Following is a quick and short rundown of numerous touted Goji benefits.
- Goji berries are richer in protein than whole wheat.
- contains 500x more vitamin C than oranges
- has a higher Carotene B content than carrots
- has 21 trace minerals and 18 amino acids
- contains Vitamins B1 and B6
- offers essential fatty acids
- is the only fruit with vitamin
So, is the Goji berry the wonder cure of the 21st century?
Check out our many articles on Goji berries and discover the hidden wonders of this exotic fruit.
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