Goji Berry Juice
Legend has it that in about 800 AD, during China’s Tang Dynasty, some unidentified berries were found growing on a vine near a well next to a Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Himalayas. As time passed, these goji berries dropped off the vine and into the well. The monks who drank the water were exceptionally long-lived and healthy.
Attributing their vitality to the goji berries, the monks spread the word about the health benefits of this fruit and travelers throughout Asia came to harvest vines for planting in their own villages. Through the centuries, goji berries became a staple among healing plants yet remained an unintentional secret from the Western world. Only in the past two years has the plant made its way to America and been subjected to scientific studies.
What are Goji Berries and how do they Work?
The Lycium Barbarum berry grows on a bush that bristles with vine off-shoots. The plant is found primarily in the Himalayan region of Central Asia. Traditionally, the goji berries are never touched by hands as this will cause them to spoil and turn black. They are shaken onto mats and then dried in the shade. The berries can be eaten “as is” like raisins, or they can be cold-pressed just off the vine and their juice extracted.
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