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| == Wolfberry == | |||
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| '''Chinese Wolfberry''' (枸杞子 ''gou<sup>3</sup> qi<sup>3</sup> zi<sup>3</sup>'' or 寧夏枸杞 ''ning<sup>2</sup>xia<sup>4</sup> gou<sup>3</sup> qi<sup>3</sup>'') is the common name for the friut of ''Lycium barbarum'' or ''L. chinense'', a type of ] and part of the '']'' family. It is also known pharmocalogically as ''Lycii Fructus'' (lycium fruit). | |||
| Wolfberries and Lycium bark play important roles in ] (TCM), where they are believed to enhance ] function, help eyesight, protect the ], boost ] production, and improve ], among other effects. In TCM terms, wolfberries are sweet in taste and neutral in nature; they act on the liver, lung, and kidney channels and enrich ]. They can be eaten raw, brewed into a tea, or prepared as a ]. | |||
| Packing 19 amino acids, 21 minerals and enough vitamin C to match the mighty orange, the Chinese wolfberry (''gou qi zi'') merits a gold star from most traditional Chinese medicine experts. | |||
| === Spring clean your eyes === | |||
| When there is a liver deficiency in the body, the blood qi (vital energy) doesn't reach the upper parts of the body, resulting in blurred vision. Wolfberry clears the eye and reduces tenderness around the eye sockets and blood circulates better and nourishes the liver qi. | |||
| ;Prescription: | |||
| ;Blink blurry vision goodbye by sipping wolfberry tea. | |||
| #To make a fruity brew, add half a handful of wolfberries and chrysanthenum flowers to hot water and drink throughout the day. | |||
| #Add honey to sweeten. The tea is mild enough to drink on a daily basis. | |||
| === Smooth Over Skin Conditions === | |||
| Wolfberry nourishes the blood and blood norishes the skin, making it perfect to treat skin conditions like dry skin and rashes. Wolfberry also contains betaine, a common ingredient found in skin-care products. | |||
| ;Prescription: | |||
| #For healthy, glowing skin, add wolfberries to your favourite summer fruits and blend with milk for a delicious shake. | |||
| #Add yogurt or ice cream if desired. | |||
| === Perk Up Sex Life === | |||
| If the effects of overwork and stress at the office move into the bedroom, wolfberry can help. Men who find it difficult to sustain an erection or ejaculate prematurely may be suffering from a kidney deficiency. Wolfberry nourishes kidneys and liver at the same time, alleviating these problems. | |||
| ;Prescription: | |||
| #For a more satisfying sex life, add wolfberries to breakfast cereal every morning. | |||
| #Eat as much as you like. | |||
| === Recipe: Haruan Fish with Apple Soup === | |||
| As a food, dried wolfberries are also eaten raw or cooked. Their taste is similar to that of ]s. | |||
| '''Ingredients''': | |||
| *American ginseng* 10g | |||
| *Polygonatum root(''Yu Zhu'')* 25g | |||
| *Chinese Wolfberries* 20g | |||
| *Apple, one (skinned and seeded) | |||
| *Haruan fish (''Sheng Yu''), one (about 300g) | |||
| *Fresh ginger, two slices | |||
| Wolfberries contain ], ], ], ] and other ]s, ]s, ]s, and ]s. | |||
| (*) Available in Chinese medicine halls | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| '''Instructions''': | |||
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| #Clean the haruan fish, remove the guts and scald with hot water. | |||
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| #Rinse it with cool water and then pat it dry with a cloth. | |||
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| #Put the whole fish and all the ingredients into a pot, fill it up with water until it is three-quarters full and simmer for one and a half hours. | |||
| #Add salt to taste and serve hot. | |||
Revision as of 20:03, 30 November 2004
Chinese Wolfberry (枸杞子 gou qi zi or 寧夏枸杞 ningxia gou qi) is the common name for the friut of Lycium barbarum or L. chinense, a type of boxthorn and part of the Solanaceae family. It is also known pharmocalogically as Lycii Fructus (lycium fruit).
Wolfberries and Lycium bark play important roles in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), where they are believed to enhance immune system function, help eyesight, protect the liver, boost sperm production, and improve circulation, among other effects. In TCM terms, wolfberries are sweet in taste and neutral in nature; they act on the liver, lung, and kidney channels and enrich yin. They can be eaten raw, brewed into a tea, or prepared as a tincture.
As a food, dried wolfberries are also eaten raw or cooked. Their taste is similar to that of raisins.
Wolfberries contain beta-carotene, Vitamins C, B1, B2 and other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.