General characteristics of goji berry
Goji berry or Ningxia goji berry has the scientific name Fructus Lycii, belongs to the Solanaceae family. This is a soft-stemmed, bushy plant, growing upright with an average height of 50 - 150 cm or more. When mature, the plant is divided into many small branches. Each branch has short thorns growing in the leaf holes. The leaves grow singly, close to the branches, alternately, long like a lanceolate shape, almost without petioles, both sides of the leaves are smooth, about 2 - 6 cm long, about 0.6 - 2.5 cm wide; Goji berry flowers grow singly in the leaf axils, with a light purple-red color. Goji berry is small and oval-shaped and elongated. When the goji berry is ripe, the fruit gradually turns dark red, about 0.5 to 2 cm in size, the flesh is soft and juicy. The inside of the fruit is dark brown and flat.
Each goji berry contains high levels of protein and 18 different amino acids. At the same time, goji berries also contain many different minerals such as zinc, iron, phosphorus and riboflavin (vitamin B2). In particular, the iron content is higher than soybeans and spinach nutrients and the beta-carotene content in this fruit is even higher than carrots.
Goji berries (also known as Cau khoi, Khu khoi, Ky tu, Khoi tu and Dia cot tu) are precious medicinal herbs and are commonly used in traditional medicine. With a sweet taste, neutral properties, the effects of eliminating wind, nourishing the kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones, producing sperm, ... this medicinal herb is used to treat infertility - rare desire, spermatorrhea in men, chronic gastritis and eye problems.
With strong vitality, able to withstand cold and dry climates, this herb grows strongly in some Chinese provinces such as Yunnan, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Xinjiang, etc. Then, they were transplanted to neighboring provinces in Northern China. Previously, wolfberry appeared very rarely in our country, not everyone knew about it and used it. However, now this precious medicine has been grown in some provinces such as Lao Cai, Son La, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lai Chau, Yen Bai. The quality of the herbs obtained is not inferior to that in China.
Chemical composition
In wolfberry, there is about 0.09% betaine C5H11O2N. According to studies by Tu Quoc Van and Trieu Thu Huan, Goji berries contain many nutrients for the body such as: Carotene (0.00396%), vitamin C (0.003%), nictinic acid (0.0017%), ammonium sulfate (0.00023%) and trace minerals such as calcium (0.15%), iron (0.0034%), P (0.0067%). In addition, some other reports also show that Goji berries also contain substances such as lysine; choline; betaine 2.2%; fat and 4.6% protein; hydroxyanic acid; and possibly atropine.
Health effects according to traditional medicine
According to ancient documents, Goji berries have a sweet taste and neutral properties, entering the 3 meridians of the Lung, Liver and Kidney; has the effect of nourishing the body, and also has the effect of supporting the treatment of diseases: Strengthening the health of weak, tired people, replenishing the essence and blood, supporting the treatment of diabetes, tuberculosis, pulmonary tuberculosis.
Strengthening the vagina and nourishing the essence and blood; Calming the mind, improving eyesight, nourishing the essence deficiency; Moistening the lungs, generating body fluids, nourishing the kidneys, Nourishing the liver and kidneys, benefiting qi; Nourishing the liver, moistening the lungs, improving eyesight, producing essence and blood; Strengthening the tendons and bones. Used to treat weak and tired limbs, blurred vision, and spermatorrhea. Main treatment:
· Deficiency of yin and blood, deficiency of liver and kidney yin, diabetes, cough, tuberculosis.
· Treatment of dizziness, vertigo due to blood deficiency, back pain, spermatorrhea, diabetes
Health benefits In modern medicine:
According to modern medical research, goji berries contain many compounds that are beneficial to health, which are rarely found in plants. So what are the health benefits of the compounds in the fruit, stem and seeds of goji berries?
Betaine: This is an amino acid that is beneficial for the heart, digestion and improves health; Vitamins such as B1, B2, C, ... reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, strengthen the immune system, prevent anemia; Minerals necessary for the body such as Ca, Phosphorus, Iron, ... have the effect of enriching blood, maintaining stable bone development; Nicotinic acid, ammonium sulfate, thiamine, riboflavin have good effects on the nervous system, digestive system and anti-aging skin; Regulate and enhance the body's immune system; Enhance the functioning of the body's endocrine system; Protect liver function, inhibit lipid deposition in the liver and accelerate liver cell regeneration; Regulate blood lipid disorders; Slow down or reduce the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels. Regulate blood and dilate blood vessels; Accelerate the rate of bone marrow hematopoiesis; Rejuvenate and slow down the aging process in the body; Inhibit the growth of cancer cells, prevent radiation inside the body; Lower blood sugar well.
Notes when using goji berries:
Goji berries have a very good effect on the body for a long time. However, this is a medicine that is quite picky about users. Because goji berries have a relatively strong effect on warming the body, when the body has a cold, infection, or diarrhea, it is best not to use them.
Goji berries should not be used in people with high blood pressure, a hasty or angry mood, or people who eat too much meat every day, causing a red face due to the effect of warming the body.
Be careful when using too much wolfberry as it can cause hot and uncomfortable eyes and reduced vision.
Pregnant women or women showing signs of pregnancy should not use wolfberry medicine. Because this medicine contains some ingredients that can cause miscarriage; Or women who are breastfeeding should limit the use of this medicine because wolfberry can reduce the ability to increase milk secretion
Source of information:
https://www.vinmec.com/vi/y-hoc-co-truyen/duoc-lieu/cong-dung-chua-benh-cua-ky-tu/
http://nhidongcantho.org.vn/Default.aspx?tabid=556&ch=4794&ky-tu.html
Health and Life Newspaper Updated at: 8:35 AM, November 7, 2022
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