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Wolfberry, commonly known as Goji is the fruit, or berry found on a deciduous, woody perennial plant found in China. Some of the goji berry medicinal uses are for inflammation(arthritis) and also some skin conditions. The earliest mention of wolfberry occurs in the 7th century Tang Dynasty treatise Yaoxing Lun. Goji berry has tremendous anti-oxidant properties and also has properties to protect against cardiovascular disease and vision problems. Goji berries also contain many nutrients including:
11 essential and 22 trace dietary minerals
18 amino acids
6 essential vitamins
8 polysaccharides and 6 monosaccharides
5 unsaturated fatty acids, including the essential fatty acids, linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid
beta-sitosterol and other phytosterols
5 carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin (below), lutein, lycopene and cryptoxanthin, a xanthophyll
numerous phenolic pigments (phenols) associated with antioxidant properties
also contains calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin C. They also contain beta-carotene-The most efficient pro-vitamin A carotenoid.