Ningxia Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi 500g Dried Red Wolfberry for Tea Soup and Snacking

Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These dried whole red berries are a classic food-and-herb botanical, traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory. Sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, they are commonly eaten as a snack, steeped in tea, or added to soups and congee. Store in a cool, dark place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ningxia goji berries, a renowned growing region for Chinese wolfberry
• Identified in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), Lycium barbarum
• Dried whole berries ready to eat, brew, or cook
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish yin and support the liver and kidney channels
• Generous 500g bulk pack suitable for daily tea, soup, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red, plump and slightly wrinkled berries with a chewy texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and brewed berries yield a light amber tea with a gentle, naturally sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water alone or with chrysanthemum for a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews during the final minutes of cooking
• Stir into congee or porridge for a naturally sweet touch
• Enjoy as a chewy snack straight from the pack
• Soak and add to baked goods, salads, or desserts

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Gou Qi Zi is traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney yin and benefit the eyes, often paired with chrysanthemum in tea or with dang gui and rehmannia in decoctions. It is a common ingredient in congee, tonic soups, and herbal wines, and is enjoyed year-round, especially in autumn and winter tonics.

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