Ningxia Premium Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi Dried Red Wolfberry Fruit 500g

Dried Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These premium first-harvest red wolfberries are sun-dried whole fruits from Ningxia, China. In TCM theory, Gou Qi Zi is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver and Kidney channels. Traditionally used in teas, soups, and congee. Enjoy as a daily herbal food in moderate amounts.

Key Selling Points

• Premium first-harvest Ningxia goji berries, TCM name Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子)
• Botanical source Lycium barbarum, whole sun-dried red fruit
• Special premium grade selected for size and color
• Naturally sweet neutral-natured herb in TCM tradition
• Versatile for tea, soup, congee, and daily culinary use

Quality & Sensory

These goji berries typically show a deep red color, slightly wrinkled skin, and a soft chewy texture. They have a mild sweet aroma and a naturally sweet, mildly tart taste. When brewed or cooked, they soften and impart a gentle sweetness to teas, soups, and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea alone or with other herbs
• Added to soups and stews during cooking
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Used in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Eaten as a snack or added to baked goods

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Gou Qi Zi is a sweet, neutral herb associated with the Liver and Kidney channels. It is traditionally used in daily teas, soups, congee, and longer decoctions, often paired with chrysanthemum, red dates, or Chinese yam. Folk practice includes adding it to seasonal nourishing soups and grain porridges.

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