Lycium

Description

Lycium, also known as Goji, Goji Berry and Wolfberry is a Chinese Herb.

Botanical Names

 Lycium barbarum (also known as Fructus Lycii)

 Lycium chinensis (also known as Lycium chinense)

 Both species of Lycium belong to the Nightshade (Solanaceae) family.

Parts Used

 Fruit (Berries)

 Root Bark

Aging Process

 Lycium may retard the progression of some aspects of the Aging Process.  ^[1]

Eyes & Vision

 Lycium may help to prevent/treat Glaucoma.  ^[2]

Immune System

 Lycium may help to prevent and treat some types of Cancer:  ^[3]

 Lycium may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Breast.  ^[4]

 Lycium may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Colon cells.  ^[5]

 Lycium may inhibit the growth of Leukemia cells.  ^[6]

 Lycium may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Cancer - Liver cells.  ^[7]

 Lycium may help to prevent and treat Cancer - Prostate.  ^[8]

 Lycium may inhibit the growth of Cancer - Stomach cells.  ^[9]

 Lycium may enhance the function of the Immune System:  ^[10]

 Lycium may increase the production of Lymphocytes:  ^[11]

 Lycium may stimulate the proliferation and activation of T-Lymphocytes.  ^[12] 

Metabolism

 Lycium is a potent Antioxidants.  ^[13]

 Lycium may increase Athletic Performance.  ^[14]

 Lycium may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels.  ^[15]

 Lycium may lower elevated total serum Cholesterol levels:  ^[16]