Authentic Tibetan Goji Berries

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NEW 2005 GOJI BERRY HARVEST HAS JUST ARRIVED! These are the authentic, very pure Grade A Goji berries that are shade dried, organically cultivated wild plants. Tibetan Lycium Eleagnus Barbarum (Tibetan Goji Berry) is the original source of this great energetic ancient Lycium berry and these Tibetan Goji berries are the purest form of the Lycium berry and come from a compassionate culture that honors all life. These Tibetan Goji berries have been grown in protected valleys in wild and cultivated areas of Inner Mongolia in million year-old soil where pesticides have never been used.

You will know when you are eating true Authentic Tibetan Goji Berries because they are very sweet and delicious tasting. If you get a cardboard sensation you may not be eating the true Goji (gogi as some type it).

These tibetan goji berries are a very rich source of vitamin C, having 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges. They are also a superb source of vitamin A, more beta carotene than carrots. They have vitamins B1, B2, B6, and E and are becoming a famous antioxidant (Lab verified 36000 orac units). They also are a rich source of both selenium and germanium. The goji berries have 18 amino acids (higher than bee pollen) and 21 trace minerals, linoleic acid and other beneficial food co-factors. Tibetan Goji Berries are a true "super" raw food of the highest type. It takes approximately 3 kilos (6.6 lbs) of fresh berries to make 1/2 kilo (18 oz) of dried. That's a lot of berries.

Nutritional Facts: 1/4 Cup Serving (Approx. 1 oz, 28 g), Calories 90, Fat 0g, Fiber 4g, Protein 4g, Carbs 24g, Sugars 12g, Vitamin A 180%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 9% and Iron 15%

Goji berries strengthen the immune system and may stimulate release of rejuvenate human growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Goji berries have been related, traditionally, as strength building, adding longevity and linked to sexual potency. In some study groups with elderly people given goji berries they showed increased optimism, appetite improvement, patients slept better, and some patients partially or fully recovered their sexual function. Some claim that the Goji is a spiritually significant food. Nutrition can be spiritual and enhance your spiritual nature.

Please respect that the raw Goji Berry is a nutritionally dense, medicinal food. A therapeutic dose would be 1 to 2 handfuls or 10 to 30 grams per day however more can be eaten depending on individual needs. These raw goji berry treats are a great source of protein (13%) too.

Thirty-Four Reasons To Eat Goji Berries!

Master Herbalist, registered pharmacist, and worldrenowned nutritionist Dr. Earl Mindell knows a good thing when he sees it! Based on countless hours of scientific research, he's discovered the following 34 reasons to take goji on a daily basis!

1. Extends life, protecting your body from premature aging through its powerful antioxidant action.

2. Increases your energy and strength, especially when fighting disease.

3. Makes you feel and look younger. Goji stimulates the secretion of hGH (human growth hormone), the youth hormone.

4. Maintains healthy blood pressure.

5. Reduces your risk of cancer.

6. Reduces cholesterol.

7. Promotes normal blood sugar in early adult-onset diabetes.

8. Enhances sexual function and treats sexual dysfunction.

9. Helps you lose weight.

10. Relieves headaches and dizziness

11. Relieves insomnia and improves quality of sleep.

12. Supports eye health and improves your vision.

13. Strengthens your heart.

14. Inhibits lipid peroxidation. (a cause of heart disease)

15. Improves disease resistance.

16. Improves immune response. (T-cell, IL-2, IgA, IgG)

17. Cancer treatment.

18. Restores and repairs DNA. (Preventing mutations

that can cause cancer)

19. Inhibits tumor growth.

20. Reduces the toxic effects of chemotherapy & radiation.

21. Builds strong blood, enhancing production of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, and treatment of bone marrow deficiency.

22. Improves lymphocyte count.

23. Activates anti-inflammatory enzymes.

24. Supports healthy liver function.

25. Treats menopausal symptoms.

26. Prevents morning sickness in the first trimester of pregnancy.

27. Improves Fertility.

28. Strengthens your muscles and bones.

29. Supports normal kidney function.

30. Improves your memory and recall ability.

31. Helps chronic dry cough.

32. Alleviates anxiety and stress.

33. Promotes cheerfulness and brightens your spirit.

34. Improves weakened digestion.

Did you know?
One man, Li Qing Yuen, is said to have lived to be 252 years old consuming mainly goji berries throughout his life span. Click here to read about his amazing story!

Goji Berry Energy Soup

1/2 cup Goji berries (soaked; save soak water)
1 cup chopped kale
1/2 bunch cilantro and/or parsley
1/2 cup sunflower sprouts
2 stalks celery
2 tbs. truly raw cashews
1 tsp. raw cacao nibs
1/2 tsp. sea salt

Add goji berries and goji berry soak water in a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Add more water if necessary. Serve right away.

Fresh Raw Goji Berry Juice
1/4 cup goji berries, (1 oz)
2 cups water
optional: 1/4 cup fresh blackberries, raspberries or blueberries

Soak goji berries in water for 4 hours or more, overnight is fine
Blend in blender until well blended, optionally you can add some fresh fruit as listed above or apple, mango and/or banana.

Goji Berry Facts

` Contains 19 amino acids, the building blocks of protein? including all eight that are essential for life.

` Contains 21 trace minerals, including germanium, an anti-cancer trace mineral rarely found in foods.

` Contains more protein than whole wheat (13 percent).

` Contains a complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids, including beta-carotene (a better source than even carrots!) and zeaxanthin (protects the eyes). Goji berries are the richest source of carotenoids of all known foods.

`Contains Vitamin C at higher levels than even those found in oranges.

`Contains B-complex vitamins, necessary for converting food into energy.

`Contains Vitamin E (very rarely found in fruits, only in grains and seeds).`Contains Beta-Sitosterol, an anti-inflammatory agent. Beta-Sitosterol also lowers cholesterol and has been used to treat sexual impotence and prostate enlargement.

` Contains essential fatty acids, which are required for the body?s production of hormones and for the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system.

` Contains Cyperone, a sesquiterpene that benefits the heart and blood pressure, alleviates menstrual discomfort, and has been used in the treatment of cervical cancer.

` Contains Solavetivone, a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound.

` Contains Physalin, a natural compound that is active against all major types of leukemia. It has been shown to increase splenic natural killer cell activity in normal and tumor-bearing mice, with broad-spectrum anti-cancer effect. It has also been used as a treatment for hepatitis B.

` Contains Betaine, which is used by the liver to produce choline, a compound that calms nervousness, enhances memory, promotes muscle growth, and protects against fatty liver disease. Betaine also provides methyl groups in the body's energy reactions and can help reduce levels of homocysteine, a prime risk factor in heart disease. It also protects DNA.

FAQ's about Goji Berries

What do Goji berries taste like?

The taste is not too difficult to describe .... some say between a cranberry and a cherry .... others say they taste of raspberry and plum .... you will have to decide for yourself!

Where does the original Tibetan Goji berry come from?

The original Tibetan Lycium (Goji) berry comes from Tibet. Tibet is the highest most remote place on Earth and the Goji remains the purest Lycium with the richest nutrient energy.

What is the difference between Tibetan Goji Berries and Chinese Wolfberries?

The Tibetan Goji Berry comes in 18 oz (1/2 kilo) bags, keep this in mind when comparing to the 1 lb prices of other companies. The Chinese Wolfberry may be grown with pesticides in depleted soil, dyed red, sulfured and irradiated. The Chinese Wolfberry may be more expensive too. There is also a multi-Level marketing company selling Goji (gogi) Juice or Himalayan (Himilayan) Wolf berry Juice or Goji Berry Juice. It is our understanding that these are not made from the Authentic Tibetan Goji Berry, though people are acheiving great results using the juice. Bottled Goji Juice may contain a small amount of heated fruit juice concentrates and a small amount of sodium benzoate preservative. See recipe above to make your own pure Raw Goji Juice. Enjoy your Goji (gogi) berry experience.

What can I make with Goji berries?

Savior each berry individually or add to hot and cold cereals, shakes, smoothies, salads, desserts, add a handful to your water bottle and eat them as you drink, use in trail mix, soups, whole fruit and nut bar, teas and more. Let your imagination soar with this creative culinary wild delight!

How is the Goji berry grown?

The Tibetan Goji berry is pure and harvested according to wild crafting methods, this exceeds organic standards set in the U.S. and is grown in ancient million year old soils in remote Himalayan valleys untouched by any pollutants, contaminates or pesticides.

What are some benefits and nutrients found in goji berries?

The berries, seeds and rhizomes have a marked antibacterial, aperient, carminative, cancer, febrifuge and ophthalmic effects. The fruits and roots are used in treating ulcers, urethral discharges, ophthalmia, jaundice, fevers and cancers.

The Berries are being investigated as a food that is capable of reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing the growth of cancers. The fruit is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals, especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids, essential fatty acids, and other bioactive compounds.

How are the goji berries dried and harvested?

The berries are collected in the late summer to early autumn when the fruit is mature. It is spread thin on bamboo mats and dried in semi-shady sunlight. The farmers must be very careful not to touch the fruit with their hands during the drying process because this will cause the fruit to turn very dark, almost black, which is unacceptable.

What is the ORAC antioxidant level of Tibetan Goji Berries?

Lab verified 36000 orac units (antioxidant level).

Did you know??

In Tibet and Inner Mongolia this red berry is cherished by the locals, they honor it with celebrations and festivities that last for two weeks every year. They live free of arthritis, cancer, diabetes and many other common diseases and their life expectancies are well over a hundred. It has been used for centuries in Tibet and throughout the Himalayas and there is no known risk of continual use only benefits.

*Purchase of this product supports the Clinic of Tibetan Medicine, the local Goji Farmers Cooperative, ethnobotany and botanical medicine research.

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