Goji berries or wolfberries are delicate bright orange-red
berries grown in the Himalayan valleys of China, Mongolia and
Tibet. These berries are featured in traditional Chinese
medicine to cure various ailments and also used in various Asian
dishes including soups and stews.
According to Web MD, goji berries are filled with powerful
antioxidants and compounds that may help prevent cancer, boost
the immune system, and lower cholesterol. In fact, TLC
Cookingreports that one serving of goji berries has more vitamin
C than an orange, more beta carotene than a carrot, and more iron
than steak! They also are a good source of vitamins A and B, and
potassium.
However, Web MD states that people who are taking
warfar (a blood thinner) or diabetes and blood pressure drugs
ought to avoid eating goji berries as they may interact
negatively with these drugs.
In the United States, health food and specialty stores sell dried
goji berries, teas, juices, and granola cereals with goji
berries.