Thursday, April 24, 2008

Wolfberries

Wolfberries have a rich history in China, going back thousands of years (1000 AD) for its healing benefits of nourishing the Yin, strengthening the eyes, liver, kidneys, nourishing the blood, and supporting the immune system. In China, wolfberries are highly regarded for centuries as the nutritional and therapeutic plants used for anti-ageing and long life. People living in the West Elbow Plateau of Inner Mongolia have a life expectancy well over 100 years. Wolfberries are eaten daily by the people. It's been said the people living in that area seldom suffer from arthritis, cancer and diabetes.

Rich in:
- Antioxidant nutrients
- 19 Amino acids
- 21 trace minerals
- more beta-carothene carrots
- 500 times more Vitamin C than oranges

Benefit(s)
- Reduces risk of prostrate/lung & stomach cancers
- Increases cancer survival