CHINESE WOLFBERRY FRUIT
The Chinese wolfberry fruit, also known as goji in Tibet, is loaded with Vitamin C and it has 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than oranges. Chinese wolfberry contains over 18 amino acids (that is 6 times higher in proportion that bee pollen). 21 trace minerals and more beta carotene than carrots. It is also packed with Vitamin B1, B6 and Vitamin E. Chinese people claim that the wolfberry fruit protects liver function, replenishes vital essences, improves the visual acuity and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol. The wolfberry was also said to strengthen muscle bones, stimulate the heart and work as an aide to treat diabetes and impotence.
Chinese wolfberry contains compounds known as lyceum polysaccharides, which appears to be highly effective in promoting immunity.
Consumption of Chinese wolfberry leads to a of immunoglobin A level (an index of immune function) because the declining immunoglobin A is one of the sign of aging, an increase in these level suggests that the wolfberry may enable injured DNA to their repairing itself and ward off tissue degeneration.
When we are aging, the level of lipid peroxide in our blood increases, while levels of health protecting antioxidants, like super oxide dismutase (SOD) decreases. In a clinical study of people who consumed doses of wolfberry found that SOD in the blood increases by a remarkable 40% while hemoglobin increased by 12%. Even better, lipid peroxide dropped a whopping 65%.
It nourishes and tonifies the liver and kidneys; it is good for patterns of yin and blood deficiency with such symptoms as sore back and legs, low grade abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emission, wasting and thirsting disorder and consumption. Because this herb is neither yang nor yin, it is commonly used in treating liver and kidney deficiency.
It also benefits the essence and brightens the eyes; for liver and kidney deficiency patterns where the essence and blood are unable to nourish the eyes. Manifestations include dizziness, blurred vision and diminish visual acuity.
It also enriches the yin and moistens the lungs; for consumptive cough.
Meridians enter: Liver, Lung, Kidney.
…may all blessings be with us all…
Benoit Couture
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