Lycium Fructus, Gou Qi Zi 枸杞子 ‘Goji’; Chinese WolfberryGou Qi Zi (TCM)Chirchita (Ayurveda)‘Dre tsher ma འདྲེ་ཚེར་མ་, ‘Phang ‘bras  འཕང་འབྲས  (Tibet) L. barbarumDuhamel du Monceau, Traité des arbres et arbustes, Nouvelle édition 1800-1803 Gou Qi (Adam, 2017) Botanical name: Lycium chinense, L. barbarum.There are a number of Lycium species that supply the market. Parts used: FruitThe root-bark of this plant is also used medicinally (see Lycium Cortex, Di Gu Pi) Temperature & Taste: Neutral, slightly Moist. Sweet Classifications: N. Blood Tonics Uses: Nourishes Kidney and Liver Yin: (TCM, Tibet) weakness and aching of the Lower Back and LegsImpotence, SpermatorrheaDiabetes-like disorders, ConsumptionAnemiaused in formulas for Female diseases (TCM, Tibet)“It consolidates Tendon and Bone” (Meng Xian) Strengthens the Eyes: (TCM, Tibet) Poor Eyesight, Blurry Vision, Night-blindness Benefits the Essence: (TCM, Tibet) Chronic Fatigue from Essence deficiency, premature Agingdullness of Mind and Spirit; Dizziness, Tinnitusit nourishes Yin and Blood while also helping nourish Yang and Essence when combined with suitable herbs.“Keeps one from aging … Tonifies Jing [Essence]” (Meng Xian) Nourishes Lungs: chronic Cough, Consumption Dose: Decoction: 6–12 grams.Often added to flower teas and soups in China. Preparation: A Traditional method of preparation involved washing, soaking in wine overnight, then beating to a paste.…

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