goji berries

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gǒu qǐ zǐ

枸杞子

immunity
balance
relaxation
energy

origin/history

  • used in China and Tibet for thousands of years as a culinary ingredient and medicinal purpose

benefits/uses

  • regulates cholesterol
  • promotes sleep
  • improves blood circulation
  • eliminates free radicals
  • increases libido

ways to consume

  • consumed raw
  • dried and consumed as snack or topping
  • processed into wine, beer, and juice
  • added to herbal soups

fun fact

  • can have adverse interactions with medication for blood pressure, diabetes or blood thinner

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