Ningxia Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi Premium Grade Dried Lycium Barbarum for Tea Wine and Cooking 250g Jar

Premium Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These sun-dried whole red berries are a classic Chinese herbal food traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys and supporting the eyes. In TCM theory they are sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the liver, kidney, and lung channels. Enjoy steeped in water, added to soups, or used in cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ningxia goji berries graded as premium special grade
• Botanical source is Lycium barbarum, the traditional Chinese medicinal goji
• Sun-dried and washed for convenient direct use
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish liver and kidney and benefit the eyes
• Versatile for tea, wine infusion, soups, congee, and everyday cooking

Quality & Sensory

These berries typically show a deep red to orange-red color with plump, slightly wrinkled skin and a soft, chewy texture. They carry a mild sweet aroma, and when steeped or cooked they release a gentle sweetness with a subtle berry-like finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and congee during cooking
• Infuse in liquor for traditional goji wine
• Sprinkle into porridge, desserts, or baked dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, goji berries are traditionally used to nourish the liver and kidneys and to brighten the eyes. They are commonly steeped alone or with chrysanthemum in tea, simmered in chicken or pork soups, added to eight-herb congee, or soaked in liquor. Many households keep them on hand for daily wellness, especially during autumn and winter.

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