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Saturday, May 29, 2010

枸杞子 Wolfberry

枸杞子 gou ji zi, Chinese wolfberries or boxthorn fruit and is more commonly known as dried goji berries.

Despite having consuming them for 2000 years in common recipes and traditional medicine.
The name is said  to be originated from the 18th century when the Chinese farmers saw the wolves feasting among the berry-laden vines  during late summer at prime harvest time. despite having consuming them for 2000 years in common
It is a natural supplement for improving eyesight especially if poor eyesight is caused by malnutrition, vessel expansion and inflammation. Consuming goji berries may help if you experience eye strain from staring at computer screens and documents for long periods of time.
Goji berries are also beneficial for the liver. A healthy liver manifests in better looking eyes and vision. Traditional chinese medicine taught that any sickness in the liver can be observed from the eyes. For instance, people suffering from hepatitis or jaundice have very yellowish eyes.

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