寧夏中寧枸杞 | Gou Qi Zi | First-picked crop, twice the benefits of other goji berries.

Cultivated in the renowned Zhongning region of Ningxia, China, where generations of farmers have perfected the cultivation of one of Traditional Chinese Medicine's most treasured fruits. These premium-grade goji berries are prized for their naturally sweet flavor, vibrant red color, and exceptional nutritional profile.

Rich in naturally occurring carotenoids, including zeaxanthin, polysaccharides, and antioxidants, goji berries have been used for centuries to nourish Liver Blood, replenish Kidney Yin, and support healthy vision.

Key Benefits

• Nourishes Liver Blood

• Replenishes Kidney Yin & Jing

• Supports Healthy Vision

• Rich in Natural Antioxidants

• Supports Skin & Healthy Aging

• Supports Immune Function

The TCM Perspective

Goji berries (枸杞子, Gou Qi Zi) are among the most celebrated nourishing herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Unlike strongly cooling or warming herbs, goji berries are valued for their gentle, nourishing properties and suitability for many everyday herbal preparations.

Nature: Neutral

Flavor: Sweet

Meridians: Liver, Kidney & Lung

Nourishes Liver Blood & Brightens the Eyes

In TCM, the Liver opens into the eyes, and the condition of our vision is closely connected to the nourishment of Liver Blood and Kidney Yin.

Goji berries are used for patterns associated with dry eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, and visual fatigue.

Their naturally occurring zeaxanthin is also of particular interest in modern nutritional research because this carotenoid accumulates in the retina and contributes to macular pigment.

Replenishes Kidney Yin & Supports Jing

The Kidneys are regarded as the foundation of our inherited vitality in Traditional Chinese Medicine, storing Jing, or Essence, which is associated with growth, reproduction, development, and aging.

Goji berries are traditionally used to nourish Kidney Yin and support patterns of deficiency associated with the lower back, knees, and overall vitality.

Nourishes the Skin & Supports Healthy Aging

In TCM, healthy skin depends on the proper nourishment and circulation of Blood and Body Fluids.

Goji berries are valued as a nourishing food for longevity and vitality. They also contain carotenoids and other plant compounds studied for their antioxidant activity.

Supports the Lungs & Body Fluids

Goji berries are also associated with the Lung meridian and are traditionally used in nourishing preparations for Lung Yin deficiency.

Their sweet, nourishing nature makes them a valued addition to soups, teas, and herbal foods intended to replenish Yin and support the body's fluids.

Origin & Exceptional Quality

Origin: Mingshashan Goji Berry Growing Region, Zhongning County, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, China

Quality Grade: 特优 — Premium Grade

Ingredients: 100% Dried Zhongning Goji Berries

Zhongning County, located in China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, has a longstanding reputation for producing exceptional goji berries.

Its distinctive growing environment, characterized by abundant sunshine, dry conditions, and significant day-to-night temperature differences, has helped establish Zhongning as one of China's most recognized goji-growing regions.

The region is especially celebrated for producing berries with a naturally sweet flavor, vibrant color, and distinctive character.

These berries are identified by their producer as Premium Grade (特优), reflecting the manufacturer's quality classification.

Exceptional Quality

On January 10, 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China officially approved the registration of "Zhongning Goji Berry" for protection under the Agricultural Product Geographical Indication system.

On November 15, 2019, it was included in the China Agricultural Brand Directory.

In April 2025, it received recognition as one of China's first batch of "Consumer Goods Brands" (中国消费名品).

History & Heritage

Goji berries have been treasured in Chinese herbal traditions for well over a thousand years.

Known as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), they appear in classical Chinese herbal literature and have long been associated with nourishing the Liver and Kidneys, replenishing Essence, and brightening the eyes.

In Chinese culture, goji berries are more than a simple dried fruit. They are a traditional food used in everyday nourishment, medicinal soups, herbal teas, and restorative preparations.

Their longstanding reputation as a longevity food reflects the Chinese medicine philosophy of nourishing the body consistently rather than waiting for imbalance to develop.

Zhongning goji berries have a cultivation history spanning more than 600 years. As early as the Ming Dynasty, they were recognized as tribute products presented to the imperial court. By the Qing Dynasty, their cultivation had already developed on a considerable scale.

Zhongning goji berries were originally known as Ning'an goji berries, a name derived from their place of origin around Ning'an Fort in Zhongning County.

Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum | 黃山貢菊 | First-picked crop, more potency and benefits than other chrysanthemums.

Grown in the misty mountains of Huangshan, where the unique climate and mineral-rich soil nurture exceptional quality. These treasured whole flowers brew into a clear, golden infusion with delicate floral notes, gentle bitterness, and a naturally mild-sweet finish.

Rich in naturally occurring flavonoids and chlorogenic acid, compounds valued for their antioxidant properties.

Key Benefits

Traditional Chinese Medicine uses and potential wellness benefits

• Clears Internal Heat — Cool excess Heat and disperse Wind-Heat.

• Soothes & Brightens Eyes — Support tired, dry, and irritated eyes.

• Calms Liver Yang — Used for patterns associated with headaches, dizziness, and irritability.

• Supports Skin Wellness — Heat-related patterns affecting the skin like red, itchy eyes and acne.

• Supports Natural Balance — Clears Heat and support the body's normal processes.

• Provides Antioxidants — Contains flavonoids and phenolic compounds studied for their antioxidant activity.

The TCM Perspective

Chrysanthemum (菊花, Ju Hua) has been treasured in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries for its ability to clear Heat, disperse Wind-Heat, calm the Liver, and brighten the eyes.

Nature: Slightly Cold

Flavor: Mildy-sweet and Bitter

Meridians: Liver and Lung

Traditional Functions:

Calms the Liver & Brightens the Eyes

Used for red, swollen, irritated, or dry eyes, as well as blurred vision, dizziness, and headaches associated with Liver Heat or rising Liver Yang.

Clears Heat & Supports Detoxification

In TCM, chrysanthemum is used to clear Heat and toxins, particularly in patterns involving sore throats, skin eruptions, and inflammation-like symptoms.

Disperses Wind-Heat

Used in herbal preparations for early Wind-Heat patterns, including fever, headaches, and sore throats.

Nourishes Everyday Wellness

Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum is particularly prized for its mild, sweet flavor and use in supporting the eyes. It is also traditionally associated with benefiting the Lung system.

Origin & Exceptional Quality

Origin: Jinzhuling, She County, Huangshan, Anhui Province, China

Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum, known as Gong Ju (貢菊), is celebrated for its delicate fragrance, beautiful golden infusion, and naturally sweet finish.

The mountainous growing environment, with its cool nights, misty conditions, and distinctive soil, contributes to the character of these prized blossoms.

The flowers naturally contain flavonoids and chlorogenic acid, plant compounds studied for their antioxidant properties.

History & Heritage

Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum is recognized as one of China's Four Great Chrysanthemums, alongside Hang Ju, Chu Ju, and Bo Ju, Huangshan Tribute Chrysanthemum as the best medicinal one.

According to traditional accounts, chrysanthemum cultivation was introduced to the Huangshan region from Deqing, Zhejiang Province, during the Song Dynasty.

Local tradition also connects the flower's designation as a tribute chrysanthemum to a historical account of its use during an outbreak of eye disease in Beijing.

Today, Gong Ju remains treasured for its refined flavor, distinctive origin, and longstanding place in Chinese herbal culture.

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Have you ever felt heavy, bloated, foggy, sluggish, puffy, or simply “stuck”, even when everything seems normal on paper?

Traditional Chinese Medicine has a name for this internal environment: dampness.

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