Goji berries are the fruits of the common or barbarian wolfberry. It grows in many countries. In the Russian south, it grows like a weed, and in gardens you can cultivate it even in central Russia.
Goji berries are coral in color, have a pleasant sweetish-spicy taste. When properly dried, they are elastic, inside the pulp there are small seeds. Dereza bushes 3-3.5 meters high, covered with thorns. The plant gives a lot of root growth, grows in well-lit places. From the juice of fresh berries, black marks remain on the skin. Therefore, it is necessary to collect them, shaking off the berries with a stick from the branches onto the fabric.
Numerous studies of scientists have found that the fruits of this shrub are very useful, they contain antioxidants, reduce the risk of heart attacks, are a prophylactic agent against Alzheimer's disease, and strengthen the immune system. Berries help with diabetes, in addition, they:
- increase potency in men and sexual desire in women;
- relieve depression and insomnia;
- regulate blood sugar levels;
- restore strength, cheer up;
- prevent premature aging;
- contribute to the improvement of metabolism.
Only goji berries should be consumed no more than 30 g per day.
Recipe for a useful infusion of goji berries. Fruits (1 tablespoon) are steamed with boiling water (1 glass), covered with a lid and insisted for half an hour. The tincture is filtered and drunk in small portions 2-3 times a day. The berries left over after straining can be eaten.
