Gouqizi
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Gouqizi

Lycium barbarum

wholedried

Botanical Source

System Profiles

Nature (Temperature)Neutral
Flavor
CategoryTonify Qi
PinyinGouqizi

History

First appeared in Divine Husbandman's Classic of the Materia Medica.

Traditional Usage

Gouqizi is a sweet, neutral herb that enters the liver, kidneys and lungs. In English it is known as Wolfberry. It is used for nourishing and tonifying the liver and kidneys, benefiting the essence, brightening the eyes, enriching the yin, nourishing blood and moistening the lungs.

Modern Research

An aqueous extract of Frustus Lycii has been found to enhance non-specific immunity and relieve liver damage in mice. It also contains carotene which is important for good eyesight.