Goji Berry
Lycium barbarum
A sweet 'longevity' berry used as a liver/eye tonic and antioxidant nourisher.
Traditional use (tcm): A sweet 'longevity' berry used as a liver/eye tonic and antioxidant nourisher.
A sweet 'longevity' berry used as a liver/eye tonic and antioxidant nourisher.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A sweet 'longevity' berry used as a liver/eye tonic and antioxidant nourisher.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can increase bleeding and interact with warfarin and diabetes/BP drugs.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can increase bleeding and interact with warfarin and diabetes/BP drugs.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.