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Lycium

(Organ Associations: Liver, Kidneys, & Lungs)

  • Delicious fruit; very safe & should be consumed daily
  • Excellent for children; can be eaten as a snack
  •  Prolong consumption is said to lead to a long, vigorous & happy life
  •  Longevity herb
  • Anti-Obesity
  • Brightens Eyes
  • Primary Tonic herb to improve vision
  • Strengthens legs (used by Chinese martial artist & athletes)
  • Sexual Tonic; increases sexual fluids & enhances fertility
  • Fortifies the system against disease
  • Contains a range of polysaccharides
  • Fresh Ning Xia Lycium has the highest content of beta-carotene among all foods on earth
  • NOTE:  “It is said in China that eating a handful of Lycii berries a day will make you happy for the entire day”