![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "These are definitely one of my favorite berries! They're great for teas, smoothies, granola, and morning cereals. " - Jess, ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW![]() The nightshade family includes several other tonics such as ashwagandha, and nutritives such as potato, but these tonics generally come from nightshade roots, not the fruits. As goji is a fruit, it is lighter and more stimulating than potato and ashwagandha. It's bright red color is a sign of beta-carotene, stimulating to the liver. ABOUT GOJI BERRYLearn about the health benefits of goji berry for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Goji Berry Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 c SPECIES: Lycium barbarum FAMILY:
Solanaceae EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Goji Berry: STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.CALCIUMCalcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Goji Berry with these FoodsCoconut Cream Coconut Cream has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Livotonic, Tonic, NutritiveCoconut Flakes Coconut Flakes has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Tonic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energyCoconut Butter Coconut Butter has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Livotonic, Tonic, NutritiveSesame Oil Sesame Oil has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Tonic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energyGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Livotonic, TonicBone Marrow / Fat Bone Marrow / Fat has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Tonic, Livotonic, NutritiveJaggery Jaggery has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Tonic, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsBeef Beef has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, TonicCoconut Oil Coconut Oil has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Livotonic, Tonic, NutritiveSesame Seeds Sesame Seeds has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, TonicCompare Goji Berry with these Herb SupplementsAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, TonicPitta Massage Oil Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Blood-tonicMaca Maca has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Tonic, NutritiveCodonopsis (dang shen) Codonopsis (dang shen) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, TonicVata Massage Oil Vata Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, TonicRhodiola Rhodiola has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, TonicGinseng, Chinese Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, TonicBala Bala has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Tonic, NutritiveOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonTonic, Blood-tonic, NutritiveSchisandra Schisandra has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Stimulates-energy, TonicEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, TonicHEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS!(Not you? Keep scrolling!) HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.View Other Ingredients for Autumn-WinterGoji Berry is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Goji Berry'Do you like 'goji berry'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'goji berry'?![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
These are definitely one of my favorite berries! They're great for teas, smoothies, granola, and morning cereals.
These are definitely one of my favorite berries! They're great for teas, smoothies, granola, and morning cereals.
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSGoji Berry may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |