Goji berry seeds (Lycium chinese)

Common name: Chinese goji berry Scientific name: Lycium chinese Also known as: Wolfberry - Chinese boxthorn - Goji berry An evergreen, dense, and highly hardy shrub with thick branches, tolerant of drought and frost down to -35 degrees Celsius. It is found in semi-tropical regions of China and Mongolia. It grows over 2 meters tall, with oval leaves and small red berries. Its fruits are considered nutritious, containing many vitamins and minerals. However, there are many exaggerated claims about its benefits, as Earl Mindell called it the "superfruit" in his 2003 book and claimed that a Chinese man named Li Qing Yuen ate goji berries daily and lived up to 256 years. He also claimed it has anti-cancer properties and prevents breast cancer by 75%. But all these claims lack scientific evidence, and no clinical efficacy of goji berry extracts has been confirmed. China produces 95,000 tons of its fruits annually, and farmers in Canada and the United States have started cultivating it commercially in recent years.