Family:
Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Medicinal
use of Lycium barbarum : A
sweet tonic decoction made from the fruits is used to lower blood pressure and
blood cholesterol levels. It acts mainly on the liver and kidneys. The fruit is
taken internally in the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, poor
eyesight, vertigo, lumbago, impotence and menopausal complaints. The fruit is
harvested when fully ripe and is dried for later use. The root bark is a
bitter, cooling, antibacterial herb that controls coughs and lowers fevers,
blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels. It is taken internally in the
treatment of chronic fevers, internal haemorrhages, nosebleeds, tuberculosis,
coughs, asthma etc. It is applied externally to treat genital itching. The bark
is harvested in the winter and dried for later use. Diuretic, purgative, . The
plant has a long history of medicinal use, both as a general, energy restoring
tonic and also to cure a wide range of ailments from skin rashes and eyesight
problems to diabetes. A tonic tea is made from the leaves. The fruit of many
members of this genus is a very rich source of vitamins and minerals,
especially in vitamins A, C and E, flavanoids and other bio-active compounds.
It is also a fairly good source of essential fatty acids, which is fairly
unusual for a fruit. It is being investigated as a food that is capable of
reducing the incidence of cancer and also as a means of halting or reversing
the growth of cancers.
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