Goji Berry

Goji / Wolfberry

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Goji Berry

Goji / Wolfberry

Lycium barbarum

Perennial anchorFoodMedicinalPerennial anchor

Sign

Cancer

House

Element

Water

Modality

Cardinal

Nakshatra

Punarvasu

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Vata & Pitta

Rasa / Taste

Sweet; Sour

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Adaptogen, nutritive tonic, antioxidant; restores and renews vitality

Helps With

Low energy & fatigue Eye strain / weak vision Low immunity

Why This Plant

"Punarvasu means 'return of the light' — Aditi's star of renewal and return home. The goji, a restorative tonic berry that rebuilds depleted vitality, perfectly carries Punarvasu's medicine of return."

Cultivation

Hardy perennial shrub; full sun; tolerant; fruits late summer.

Zone: 6a

Safety

May interact with blood thinners/diabetes meds. Flag for review.

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