Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum) — Dried Qinghai Black Wolfberry, 110g Jar

Black Goji Berry (Lycium ruthenicum), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hēi Gǒu Qǐ (黑枸杞), is the dried ripe fruit of a revered food-herb shrub native to the high plateaus of Qinghai. Long prized alongside red goji as a gentle, yin-nourishing berry, black goji has been used in daily teas, soups, and longevity tonics. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild, food-friendly botanical traditionally associated with nourishing the Liver and Kidney, supporting essence, and brightening the eyes.

Key Selling Points

• Food-herb (药食同源) black goji berry from Qinghai
• Dried ripe fruit of Lycium ruthenicum
• Large-grade (甲级) whole berries
• Ready to eat or brew as a daily tea
• Sealed 110g jar, 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is gently dried to preserve the berries' deep purple-black color, firm wrinkled skin, and subtle sweet-tart aroma. The fruits are plump and uniform in size, with a chewy texture when eaten directly. When steeped in warm water, they slowly release a soft violet-blue hue and a mild, faintly sweet flavor with delicate berry notes, making a gentle everyday infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, brewed alone or with chrysanthemum and red goji
• Added to congee, oat porridge, or grain bowls
• Soaked in warm water or yogurt as a topping
• Blended into soups and tonic broths
• Eaten directly as a ready-to-eat snack

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, black goji berries are steeped as a daily tea, scattered into congee, and simmered in soups and longevity tonics alongside red jujube, red goji, and lily bulb. They are a familiar sight in highland households, where a small handful is added to warm water or broth as a gentle, everyday nourishment. As a food herb, they are also enjoyed straight from the jar as a mildly sweet, chewy snack.

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