Health Benefits and Consumption of Goji Berries
Many people enjoy soaking goji berries in water, wine, or using them in soups, but what are their nutritional values and medicinal benefits? Are there any contraindications?
TCM has long held the belief that "goji berries nourish life," claiming regular consumption strengthens tendons and bones, keeps one youthful, and resists cold and heat. Thus, it is often used as a tonic for nourishment and anti-aging.
Goji berries are sweet and neutral in nature. TCM believes they nourish the liver and kidneys, enrich essence and brighten eyesight, nourish blood, and boost immunity. For modern people, the most practical benefits are combating fatigue and lowering blood pressure. Additionally, goji berries protect the liver, reduce blood glucose, soften blood vessels, lower cholesterol and triglycerides, showing certain therapeutic effects for fatty liver and diabetes. Clinical evidence confirms goji berries can treat chronic renal failure.
Regular consumption of goji berries can improve beauty—many don’t know this. This is because goji berries enhance skin oxygen absorption and have whitening effects.
Although goji berries offer excellent nourishing and therapeutic benefits, they aren’t suitable for everyone. Due to their strong warming effect, individuals with colds, fever, inflammation, or diarrhea should avoid them.
Those with weak constitution and poor immunity are most suited to eating goji berries. Long-term, daily consumption is required to see results.
No supplement should be overconsumed—goji berries are no exception. Generally, healthy adults should consume around 20 grams daily; for therapeutic purposes, up to 30 grams daily is recommended. Animal experiments on goji berry toxicity confirm they are extremely safe, contain no toxins, and can be consumed long-term.