Goji berry
For Chinese dietary therapy, Goji berry (枸杞) is a food of Neutral nature and Sweet flavor. A food-medicine traditionally associated with Liver and Kidney and with eye care.
Traditional energetics
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavor
- Sweet
- Affinity
- Liver · Kidney
- Direction of Qi
- Neutral · nourishes
- Season
- All year
- Group
- Fruit
How tradition reads it
A food-medicine traditionally associated with Liver and Kidney and with eye care.
Classic partner of chrysanthemum in teas for the eyes; tradition moderates it during an active cold.
In the kitchen
Soups, porridge, infusions, and a brief soak before serving.
Found in health-food shops; sultana raisins work as a study approximation.
Current nutrition note
A berry rich in zeaxanthin, a carotenoid linked to eye health.
Precautions
May interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin; dried fruit concentrates sugar.
Recipes with this food
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
