Goji (Lycium barbarum), also known as wolfberry, is native to China where its berries have been used for thousands of years. This shrub is 3-12 feet tall, bears bright red-orange oblong berries and is a member of the nightshade family.

These beautiful berries are a rich source of polysaccharides and one of the richest food sources of carotenoids (a better source than even carrots), including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin. They also contain beta-sitosterol and nineteen amino acids, including all nine essential amino acids. In addition, they are rich in potassium, contain complex B-vitamins, have higher levels of vitamin C than oranges and contain 21 trace minerals, including germanium, a trace mineral rarely found in foods.*