| Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) are said be very | | | | levels of beta carotene (that surpass the beta |
| effective as an anti-aging product because of the | | | | carotene content of carrots); Phosphorus; |
| amount of polysaccharide they contain. This is | | | | Selenium; Calcium; Copper; Iron; Zinc; Vitamin E; |
| why Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) are a | | | | Vitamin C; and Vitamin A; and Vitamins B1 and B6. |
| common plant cultivated by the Chinese who use | | | | If you are up to a spot of gardening, then why |
| the Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) berries to | | | | not try planting Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) in |
| guard against premature aging, as a blood sugar | | | | your backyard? Fortunately, the Wolfberries |
| control agent, to maintain strong immune systems | | | | (Lycium barbarum) plant can grow well in both |
| and stable blood pressure, to sustain healthy liver | | | | poor soil and in well-drained soil. This type of plant |
| function, and for better eyesight. | | | | can survive weather temperatures ranging from |
| Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) are also believed | | | | 27 degrees Celsius to 39 degrees Celsius – |
| to be quite potent as an anti-cancer food | | | | beyond that, your plants might suffer too much |
| supplement because they contain very high | | | | already. |
| amounts of Germanium which has anti-cancer | | | | To make your Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) |
| properties. Actually, one source says Wolfberries | | | | plants thrive better, it is advisable to trim them |
| (Lycium barbarum) have the highest level of | | | | quite close to the ground so that new growth will |
| Germanium content compared to any other type | | | | be lush and fresh. You can expect your plants to |
| of food. Another anti-cancer substance called | | | | be rather bushy and their vine should extend up |
| Physalin is also a key ingredient of Wolfberries | | | | to 15 feet at times. You know you can harvest |
| (Lycium barbarum). Natural Physalin can improve | | | | the berries when they become a bright red color |
| immune system function too. Wolfberries (Lycium | | | | and tend to be rather juicy. You can also opt to |
| barbarum) may contain other substances that | | | | just plant the seeds to propagate more |
| have other anti-disease or anti-aging properties | | | | Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) plants. |
| that have yet to be discovered through adequate | | | | To consume your own Wolfberries (Lycium |
| scientific or medical research though. | | | | barbarum), you can dry them out then eat them |
| To make Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) sweet, | | | | like you would dried grapes or nuts; or you may |
| you need to dry the berries carefully under soft | | | | pick the berries fresh to be placed in your |
| temperatures because the Wolfberries (Lycium | | | | marinades and salads. Other uses of the |
| barbarum) are quite sensitive. Wolfberries (Lycium | | | | Wolfberries (Lycium barbarum) are to make them |
| barbarum) contain the following nutrients in each | | | | part of soups, brew them into wine, make them |
| berry: carotenoids; Solavetivone; Cyperone; | | | | into a tea, or even turn the leaves into |
| Betaine; Lutine; Zeaxanthin; Beta Sitosterol; | | | | vegetables. Both the Wolfberries (Lycium |
| essential fatty acids (that are important for | | | | barbarum) and their leaves have anti-cancer |
| adequate functioning of the nervous system and | | | | properties so they are very beneficial for you |
| the brain, and hormone production; very high | | | | either way health-wise. |