Dried Goji Berries Ningxia Gou Qi Zi 100g Bagged Ready to Eat Herbal Fruit

Dried Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These sun-dried and oven-dried ripe fruits are a classic Chinese herbal tonic traditionally used to nourish Liver and Kidney yin, benefit essence and brighten the eyes. In TCM theory they are sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the Liver, Kidney, and Lung channels. Enjoy as a ready-to-eat snack, in tea, or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), the dried ripe fruit of Lycium barbarum
• Sourced from Ningxia, a well-known traditional growing region for goji berries
• Sun-dried and oven-dried for a naturally sweet, chewy dried fruit
• Ready to eat directly or brewed in tea and added to soups and congee
• Convenient 100g bagged format for daily pantry use

Quality & Sensory

The berries are typically bright red to deep orange-red with a slightly wrinkled surface and soft, chewy texture. They have a mild sweet aroma and a naturally sweet, mildly tart taste. When brewed or simmered, they soften and lend a gentle sweetness to teas, soups, and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Eaten directly as a ready-to-eat snack
• Brewed in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Simmered in soups and broths
• Cooked into congee or rice dishes
• Added to baked goods or trail mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Gou Qi Zi is often used in daily teas, soups, and congee to support Liver and Kidney yin and to benefit the eyes. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum flowers, red dates, or longan in gentle tonic decoctions. Folk practice also includes adding the berries to chicken or pork soups for seasonal nourishment.

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