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Goji berries are mainly grown in north west China. Goji berries (also called wolfberries) are red and sweet tasting when ready for harvest and when dried look similar in shape and size to dried raisins.

Special Precautions of Goji Berry

Goji berries are safe for virtually anyone to eat, just as other berries are. However, they should not be consumed if you have diarrhea - they'll make your diarrhea worse. Conversely, goji berries are a good constipation remedy. For constipation, try eating a handful of berries or drinking a cup of goji juice first thing in the morning and again at night before bed.

The benefits of Goji Berry are

Goji berry benefits are numerous. Goji berries (gou qi zi in Chinese) have been a popular longevity tonic in China for centuries. They are mainly grown in north west China. Goji berries (also called wolfberries) are red and sweet tasting when ready for harvest and when dried look similar in shape and size to dried raisins. Goji berries have a higher antioxidant score than broccoli, grapes and strawberries.They're loaded with antioxidants and carotenoids, and they've literally been used for over 5,000 years to promote stamina and longevity as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine goji berry benefits include:

• Nourish blood
• Kidney & liver tonic
• Improve vision
• Enhance libido
• Calm nervous system
• Improve physical endurance
• Promote longevity
• Goji berries are a traditional Chinese sexual tonic for men and women. Traditionally goji berries are said to increase sexual stamina, nourish semen and promote production of sexual hormones. Often in Chinese medicine they are combined with other herbs like ginseng for greater libido-boosting benefits.