Goji Berries 500g Dried Chinese Wolfberry Gou Qi Zi Sun Dried Premium Grade

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

Key Selling Points

• Whole sun-dried red goji berries in a 500g resealable bag
• Botanical source Lycium barbarum, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi
• Premium special-grade berries with plump texture and natural sweetness
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish liver and kidney and support eye health
• Versatile for teas, soups, congee, and everyday culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red with a slightly wrinkled, plump appearance and a mild herbal aroma. The berries are chewy with a naturally sweet, faintly tangy taste, and steeped berries yield a light amber infusion with gentle sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water alone or with chrysanthemum for a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in chicken, pork, or vegetable soups during the last minutes of cooking
• Add to rice congee or porridge for a naturally sweet nourishing touch
• Stir into oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods as a traditional superfruit

Traditional Uses

In TCM, goji berries are traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney yin and brighten the eyes. They are commonly paired with chrysanthemum flowers in tea, added to four-herb and eight-herb decoctions, or simmered with black chicken and angelica root in tonic soups. Many households also keep a jar on hand for daily steeping, especially during autumn and winter.

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