Goji Berry / Lycii Berry (Large) - Lycii barbarum Fructus - Gou Qi Zi - Organic

Goji Berry (Large) – Lycii barbarum Fructus – Gou Qi Zi – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Lycium barbarum

Common Names: Goji Berry / Lycii Berry / Gou Qi Zi / 枸杞子

Grade: Organic Grade (Organically cultivated and tested free of sulfur and pesticide residues)

Origin: Organically cultivated and harvested in Ningxia, China

Product Overview

Goji Berry, known as Gou Qi Zi, is a time-honored botanical featured for generations in traditional East Asian kitchens, especially in soups, teas, and nourishing blends.

Our large-grade Goji Berries from Ningxia—a region renowned for premium Lycium fruit—are naturally sun-dried, preserving their bright color, plump texture, and naturally sweet flavor.

This clean, food-grade ingredient is free from sulfur, pesticides, and additives, making it ideal for traditional culinary use and daily herbal preparations.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Add 5–10 g to hot water or simmer gently for 10–15 minutes.

• Commonly paired with Red Dates, Chrysanthemum, or Huang Qi in traditional kitchen blends.

Soups & Broths

• Add a small handful to chicken soup, bone broth, or congee for a naturally sweet, comforting flavor.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Frequently used in dessert soups, porridges, and tonic blends across East Asian home cooking.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or in soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Organic Grade

• Organically cultivated in Ningxia

• Naturally sun-dried

• Free of sulfur, pesticides, and preservatives

• Large, plump berry grade

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, soups, porridges, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In traditional East Asian herbal culture, Gou Qi Zi is known for its naturally sweet nature and is commonly included in seasonal soups, warm teas, and home-style tonics, where it contributes a gentle, harmonizing quality within classical culinary traditions.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.