| Tibetan Goji Juice is finally gaining in popularity and it is | | | | health |
| about time. Thanks to the clinical trials being done in | | | | - They have essential fatty acids such as omega 6 |
| China, Japan, Mongolia and Switzerland, we are getting | | | | and linoleic acid that regulate hormones |
| the much needed information (that the ancients knew) | | | | - Has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties |
| on this wonderful berry. | | | | Tibetan Goji Juice has been traditionally used to |
| The most famous story in regards to Goji Juice (also | | | | alleviate the following conditions: |
| known as Lycium Barbarum) and its benefits, come | | | | -To strengthen the heart and alleviate heart palpitations |
| from China where according to their records, Li Chung | | | | -fights insomnia and forgetfulness |
| Yun, a renowned Chinese scholar and herbalist, was | | | | - contains polysaccharides which control the pituitary |
| born in 1677. According to the London Times, May 8th | | | | glands that produce HGH (human growth hormone) |
| 1933, reported that professor Yun had died at the age | | | | which is a powerful anti-aging hormone |
| of 256. | | | | - Can be used by pregnant women to alleviate |
| We may never have known about this remarkable | | | | morning sickness. |
| man except for the fact that he became a professor | | | | - Has in clinical trials shown a partial reversal in sexual |
| to teach people about herbs and longevity. Those who | | | | dysfunction in seniors |
| were close to him stated that he looked like he was | | | | - Used to boost the function of the immune system |
| about fifty years old when he died (with all his teeth, no | | | | - Has some anti-cancer properties and has been |
| gray or white hair and a healthy ruddy complexion). | | | | successfully used to treat hepatitis-B |
| Professor Yun apparently ate on a daily basis, Lycium | | | | - Has been used successfully for weight loss |
| soup and herbs. He was reported to be a vegetarian | | | | - Helps the body detox, cleans the blood and build the |
| and ate very little meat in his life time. | | | | immune system. |
| It is possible that there have been many more | | | | There is a story passed down over the ages of the |
| individuals that have lived exceptionally long lives but | | | | Tang Dynasty 800 AD, where a well was dug near a |
| due to the isolated areas they lived, we may never | | | | wall that had the wolfberry vines growing over it. Over |
| really know. | | | | time the berries falling in the well water was being |
| With modern technology we can now analyze the | | | | consumed by Buddhist Monks and passing pilgrims. It |
| make up and components and health benefits of goji | | | | was noted that the monks living well into their 80s, still |
| berries (also known as wolfberries). | | | | had a youthfulness about them. They had all their hair, |
| Here are some facts about this marvelous fruit: | | | | (no graying) and all their teeth intact. Word spread |
| - They contain 19 amino acids including the 8 essential | | | | about the monks and wonderful berries and vines |
| amino acids. | | | | were being cut down and replanted in other regions so |
| - They have 21 trace minerals including zinc, calcium, | | | | others may enjoy the health benefits. |
| germanium, selenium and phosphorus | | | | Himalayan goji berries and Chinese goji berries are |
| - B vitamins | | | | equally effective when it comes to health but there is |
| - Has more Beta-carotene than carrots (which | | | | a difference in taste. The Chinese berries are smaller |
| converts to vitamin A) and has a complete spectrum | | | | and a little bitter tasting. The Himalayan berries are |
| of antioxidants. | | | | larger, plumper and sweeter tasting. |
| - Has vitamin E which is almost unheard of in fruits | | | | Either way, this marvelous little fruit with its health and |
| - Has 500 times more Vitamin C by weight than | | | | anti-aging benefits, along with exercise, more of a |
| oranges | | | | vegetarian diet including fresh herbs, lots of water and |
| - It contains the anti-inflammatory agent beta-sitosterol | | | | fresh air, might very well be your fountain of youth! |
| which lowers cholesterol and takes care of sexual | | | | |