Goji berry

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Vitamins and Minerals

Goji berries are high in protein, fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin c, iron, copper, zinc, and selenium. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no” el_class=”essen”]

Essential to (Body parts/Functions)

Goji berries are useful to ward off illness and infections and enhance natural immunity. These berries enhance your eye health and save you from eye disorders like macular degeneration. Goji berries create a feeling of well-being and calmness. They make for better athletic performance and helps in better sleep.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text woodmart_inline=”no” text_larger=”no”]

Origin and Usage

Goji berries were found in China almost 2000 years ago. It is also known as wolfberry. It is found in Russia, Turkey, and Japan also. It belongs to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. Goji berries are orange globular fruit. Goji berries are eaten raw, cooked, and dried. It is also used in herbal teas, wines, juice, and medicines.

Varieties and Types

It has 5 different Varieties. Goji African boxthorn, Black Goji Berries, Australian boxthorn, Pale Desert thorn, and Arizona Desert thorn.

Cultural Importance

Goji berries have been part of Chinese culture. A doctor visited a village a long time ago in China where everyone was more than 100 years old. Upon research, he found that they all drank water from a well that was surrounded by goji berry trees.

Production

China, United States, Australia, and Canada are the biggest producer of Goji berries.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]