The people of the Ningxia Province in China have known for thousands of years of the amazing secret of the Ningxia Goji Berry
For
centuries this ancient culture has used
wolfberries to replenish their body’s “vital
essence.” This special berry is honored by
the local farmers with a gala two-week
festival. There is even a statue honoring
the young women who harvest wolfberries. In
ancient times the Chinese people were said
to have three cherished tonics for health.
They were ginseng, ling tzi and Goji
Berries. The Goji berry legends found in
ancient Chinese legends reach back over
5,000 years through the mists of time.
Called “GOJI” by native Chinese, wolfberries
have a long tradition in folk medicine.
Ancient Chinese medical texts extolled Goji
berries for strengthening the eyes, liver,
and kidneys as well as fortifying the “qi”
(chi) or life force. An early medical work,
Shen Nung Ben Tsao (475-221 B.C.), noted
Goji berry benefits ranging from
replenishing vital essences to strengthening
and restoring major organs. The physicians
handbook Ben Cao Gang Mu, written during the
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) reported,
“taking in Goji berry regularly may regulate
the flow of vital energy and strengthen the
physique, which can lead to longevity”.
Goji is mainly an eastern name, which has
come into many eastern languages. The Goji
plant is found mainly in the Himalayan areas
where the conditions are the most suitable
for the existence of Goji plants.
Chinese naturopaths and healthcare experts assume Goji to be an old Chinese fruit. There are the stories in Chinese myths, which recognize the Goji as the fruit of immortality. Chinese naturopaths have used Goji plants as a remedy for the last 250 years. On the other hand, there are nations like Tibet, India and Nepal, which have also used the Goji plant as their herbal and natural healthcare option for a long time. Indian Ayurveda recognizes Goji berry from the Himalayas as a very important fruit in Medicare.
