Lyceum Barbarum is a tiny berry that fruits on a vine found in many valleys of the Himalayan mountains.
Ancient history in Tibet isolated a
specific vine near a well, that was revered for its 'energy' giving properties. The authentic Fountain
of Youth.
Considering there are over 40 varieties grown in Tibet, it took modern science to break the molecular code that pointed to the correct genetic berry of history.
Dr Earl Mindell undertook the 8 year research to find the original berry using a spectometer to measure the properties of the molecular structure of each berry genus.
The results provided some startling facts - this berry is the most densely nutritional food on planet Earth and unknown to the
Western world.
Its properties are listed below
Goji is one of the most nutritional berries on earth. It contains:
18 Amino Acids, the building blocks of protein - including all 8 essential to human life.
22 trace minerals, including germanium (an anti-cancer rarely found in food). Selenium (deficient in
NZ soils), copper and zinc (hair strength & colour retention), calcium, iron, boron etc etc.
More protein than whole wheat - 13%
A whole spectrum of carotenoids - these stop oxidation (rust) of the cells. As an anti oxidant Goji is nearly 500 times more effective than the next best - prunes.
Vitamin C - 500 times more by equivalent weight than an orange.
Vitamin B complex for conversion of food into energy.
Vitamin E, rarely found in fruit, only in seeds and grains.
Beta sitosterol - an anti inflammatory compound that also lowers cholesterol and aids sexual impotency.
Essential fatty acids that aid the body's production of hormones and assists the smooth function of the brain and nervous system.
Cyperone that benefits the heart and blood pressure, alleviates menstrual discomfort and has been used in the treatment of cervical cancer.
Solavetivone - a powerful anti fungal and anti-bacterial compound - part of the berry's self protection.
Physalin a natural compound that is active against all types of leukemia (blood cancer). It has been shown to assist the spleen's natural t-lymphocite anti cancer cells.
Betaine, used by the liver to produce choline, a compound that calms nervousness, enhances memory and muscle growth and protects against fatty liver disease. Also protects the DNA of the cells and also provides methyl groups for energy reactions. Reduces levels of homocystine that contribute to heart disease.
Scientists believe the X-factor within the nutritional value of Goji is the fact that it contains 4 unique proteglycans or polysacharides that have never been encountered before in any of the world's botanical species.
Proteoglycans are a family of complex carbohydrates that are bound to proteins. Plants use them as a defense mechanism against attack by bacteria, viruses, parasites, cell mutations, pollution and free radicals.
Our cells communicate with each other using these sugars (glycoproteins). The better our body communicates internally, the better it can protect itself. Research into these new X-factor glycans suggests that:
They inhibit tumour growth
Prevent cancer
Reduce side effects of chemo-tharapy and radiation
Help normalise blood pressure
Help balance blood sugar levels.
