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 |
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Origin |
China |
Notes |
Also called: Matrimony Vine. Used in Chinese cooking |
Toxicity |
none |
Dosage |
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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 |
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Toxicity |
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Dosage |
2oz/day |
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