Goji Berry Seeds ~Lycium barbarum~ Himalayan and similar items

Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum) also known as Himalayan wolfberry and Matrimony Plant, is a cold-hardy, perennial shrub that grows in many regions of the world, and widely cultivated in China. It has been reportedly used in Chinese medicine for nearly 2000 years. The red-orange fruit is usually sold dried in health food stores, but it can also be found as a juice or liquid extract. This Superfruit is used in cooking and has a long resume’ of reported health benefits. It is said to boost the immune system, which could have to do with the berries’ high vitamin C content. Aside from vitamin C, they contain high levels of antioxidants, Iron, Vitamin B2 and selenium. In pregnant females, the berries have been used to alleviate morning sickness. They also have beneficial effects on the liver and are used for detoxification and to treat hepatitis.