Ningxia Wolfberries are one nature’s best kept secrets.  Ningxia Wolfberries, also known as goji berries, are one of the most antioxidant rich fruits on the planet.  Wolfberries grow on vines in such locals as Mongolia, Tibet and Ningxia, China.  The berries have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2,000 years.  One could say that wolfberries are a true Ancient Chinese Secret.

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCIB), which is a part of the United States Library of National Medicine (NLM), has the following to say about biomolecular and clinical aspects of the wolfberry:

• The wolfberry has been used in TCM for over 2,000 years.
• It’s use was first recorded in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, the oldest book on Chinese herbs.
• The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing classifies herbs into three categories: top, middle, and low.  Wolfberry is one of the 120 herbs assigned to the “Top” grade.

Wolfberries have been traditionally used in Chinese medicine to treat yin deficiency in the kidney and liver.  Wolfberries have been praised by the TCM community for it’s potential anti-aging and cancer fighting properties.  As one of the most popular TCM herbs, wolfberries have found their way into everything from food and supplements to beverages and cosmetics.  Personally, I enjoy consuming the dried wolfberries on my morning oatmeal or with a protein shake for a hint of sweetness.  They also make a great addition to any trail mix. Dried organic wolfberries contain 7 grams of sugar, 10 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of protein per serving.

Organic wolfberries are used in TCM by those looking to support their immune system, slow down the aging process, and to protect eyesight.  Wolberries also contain betain, which is known to protect the liver.  The berries are nutrient rich and also contain beta-carotene, zeaxanthin (both carotenoids) as well as vitamins E, C, A, B1, B2, B6, omega-6 and omega-3, protein,  and 21 trace minerals including iron, zinc, copper, selenium, calcium, germanium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese as well as others.

Although no official scientific studies exist to prove or disprove the efficacy any health benefits, it’s use in TCM for over 2 millennia is quite an endorsement in my book and enough for me to consume the berries on a daily basis.

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I hope you found this blog post on wolfberries helpful.  I’m sure you will enjoy adding them to your diet as well. Have you tried wolfberries, either in dried form or in Ningxia Red?  Comment below and leave your experience.