Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database

    Wolfberry, Chinese (Gou Gi Zi)
Botanical Name   Lycium barbarum
System Affected   muscle, bone, liver, vision, white blood cells
Properties   stregthen muscles, bone, liver function vision increases white blood cell count stimulates tissue development
Description    
Origin   China
Notes   Also called: Matrimony Vine. Used in Chinese cooking
Toxicity   none
Dosage    

    Wolfberry
Botanical Name   Lycium chinese
System Affected   male aphrodisiac, anti-aging, eyes
Properties   erection problems raises testosterone levels; anti-aging properties in men Blurred vision, eyesight anti-oxidant contains carotenoids
Description   a berry
Origin   China
Notes    
Toxicity    
Dosage   2oz/day

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