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Wolfberry:

Wolfberry, also known as Goji Berry or Lycii Fructus, is an  berry that has been used for thousands years in Asia. It has been used as a rather tasty, longevity herbal supplement, eaten like raisins, cooked with meals or made into tinctures or soups. Wolfberry is a powerful antioxidant for preserving youth, it strengthens the body, protects health, and supplies energy to stimulate healing.
Wolfberry or go ji has been used and scientifically studied. Here are some of the proven benefits:

☯ It helps the body to balance blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure.


☯ It improves vision because it is rich in carotenoid zeaxanthin, which is the antioxidant pigment,
required for vision

☯ it is beneficial for the immune system: studies have found that Wolfberries contain Lycium
Barbarum Polysaccharides (LBP), which regulate and improve the immune system; so Wolfberries
could be taken as an immune‐boosting supplement.


☯ It reduces fat and increases athletic stamina, quicker muscle recovery time. It also improves energy, both physical as well as mental.


☯ Wolfberries are rich in the carotenoids that scavenge free radicals to keep liver from inflammatory toxins,and with betaine to protect and repair liver cells, Wolfberries are very beneficial for the recovery of hepatitis.

☯ For those with anemia: it is high in iron.



Usage:
Once a day, take one ounce of berries to 8 ounces of boiling water, soak for about 10 to 15 minutes, then drink the tea and eat berries. You can also put into oatmeal to cook or put into cereal after soaking. Some people even take dry wolfberry as a delicious snack.
☯ Come in before Christmas and we will give you a small bag of Goji Berries to try for yourself!