Welcome to Thursday Herbsday! - Week #3

Every Thursday I will discuss Herbs! I will focus on one herb I may or may not be using! I will dig down the history. I will expose its power. I will educate the benefits. And I will share how to use it!

With today’s “Big Pharma” controlling the masses, Herbal Medicine is making a come back, as if it ever left! Herbs have the power to cleanse and balance our bodies. This is key to the renovation of the human being and reconnecting us with mother GAIA. Let our bodies and nature work together in harmony to clean out all the toxins we are exposed to every day.

One day I would like to see our "Pharmacies" be in the backyards of our communities. Herbs are some of the easiest plants to grow and maintain. If we can learn from each other and help out in our neighborhoods/communities, we can transition to a healthier lifestyle and be one with nature. A whole new Health Care System will be in our hands and in our backyard Farmacies!

Today’s Thursday Herbsday is:

Chinese Wolfberry

Commonly known as the Goji Berry and more widely known as a super food, this herb dates back to the Classical Era of the 1st Century as a major Chinese tonic herb. It is said that a Chinese herbalist lived for 252 years, taking tonic herbs including goji berry! No wonder it's known for promoting longevity!

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Super Powers:

• Reduce Fevers
• Improve Circulation
• Slow Aging
• Prevents Diabetes
• Balances Cholesterol Levels
• Cardiovascular Protection
• Anti-Cancer Properties
• Prevents Liver Damage
• Protects Brain Cells
• Vision Improvement
• UV Radiation Protection
• Improves Sleep

Part	Use
Root	Used in preparation for reducing fevers
Berry	Eat Raw or dried and even in cooking like soups

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There are many ways to use goji berry. The easiest is to eat while you harvest! You can't get any better then that! Or prepare a juice drink as an everyday maintenance! But for medicinal purposes, Goji Berry can be prepared as a decoction and or a tincture. Below is a simple recipe for a Goji Berry Decoction:

Recipe

Makes 3-4 doses

Ingredients
20g dried or 40g fresh berries
3cups Spring Water

1. Place berries in saucepan and cover with spring water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer for about 25 minutes.
2. After the liquid has reduced by about a third strain the liquid through a sieve into a mason jar.
3. Cover jar and store in a cool place.

Take a 1/2cup daily

Tips

Goji Berry loves container gardens!! Perfect for your porch, deck or patio! Grows well in zone 5-9 and can handle the cold! Harvest berries in the autumn and roots anytime of the year!

Risks

Avoid during pregnancy.
Medical Interactions possible. Warfarin is a known reactor.
Allergic Reaction May Occur
Please consult your doctor or herbalist before use.

Please share if you have an experience with this herb or any experience with medicinal herbs! Recipes and Tips are encouraged!

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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. I am sharing my personal experiences and/or research on the subject matter.