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Friday, January 8, 2010

Benefits Of Goji Berries

By Rachel Clark

Goji fruit is a rich source of many important vitamins like B1, C, B2, nicotinic acid, etc., and polysaccharides. These have antioxidant as well as immune-modulating effects that are very important for perfect body functioning.

From studies, it has come to light that oral administration of this fruit is necessary to maintain proper immune functions of the body. They help in raising serum levels of compound known as superoxide dismutase and hemoglobin. They are very effective in lowering lipid peroxide levels. Besides this, they also help in lowering senility symptoms. However, polysaccharides are treated as part of carbohydrates, but they form a very important component of lycium fruit. They supply the body with energy.

Besides above mentioned properties, there are many other important properties of this fruit. Goji fruit is used in skin care cosmetics because of its anti-oxidatory and beautifying effects. Goji fruit is well known for its ability to improve the color complexion and therefore, is a necessary substance to maintain one's beauty. Since, Goji contains anti-aging properties; it is used as the powerful antioxidant.

Goji fruit provides beneficial effects, like immune potentiating, and works as antimutagenic, hypertensive, hypoglycemic, and hypoglycemic substance and therefore, contributes to the process of slowing down of the aging process. There have been studies and experiment carried out to know all the benefits and effects of Goji fruit. From these studies, a sweet tonic has been made from this Goji fruit that is now used to lower down the blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The body areas where these fruit acts is the liver and kidney. Therefore, Goji fruits are now used widely by taking it internally to treat various problems related to diabetes, vertigo, impotence, and lumbago and menopausal.

Goji fruits are harvested only when they are fully ripe and after that they are dried so that they can be used later. It has been seen that the root bark of this plant is bitter in taste but has cooling and antibacterial effects and therefore, helps in controlling problems like cough and fever. It can be taken internally for the treatment of various types of chronic fevers, nosebleeds, internal hemorrhages, tuberculosis, coughs, and asthma.

Apart from its internal use, it can also be applied externally for the treatment of genital itching. The bark of this plant is mainly harvested in the month of winters. This plant is also used as an energy restoring tonic to cure ailments like skin rashes. One can also prepare a tonic tea from its leaves. Besides important minerals and nutrients, Goji is also considered as a good source of various essential fatty acids that are usually not found in fruits. Goji is the only fruit that is capable of reducing the promotion of cancer. It works as a medicine to halt or reverse the cancer growth.

Realizing the importance of Goji Berries, there have been many active programs that have started to help people to lose their weight and to boost their immune function. These active programs also help in increasing energy of the body by improving blood circulation. They serve as powerful antioxidant supports and for this purpose, many Goji formulas have been developed. - 17273

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