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: Goji Berry Listings; Goji berries are a many-branched shrub in the nightshade family, reaching 0.5-1 meter tall, and can grow up to over 2 meters when cultivated.They are distributed both domestically and internationally.According to Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica: "In spring, gather goji leaves for Tien Ching grass;"in summer, pick the flowers as Changsheng grass;"in autumn, harvest the fruits known as Goji berries;"and in winter, collect the roots named Di Guipi."Winter harvest the root, known as rehmannia.Goji tender leaves are also called Goji heads and can be eaten or used to make goji tea.Modern research shows that Goji berries have hypoglycemic effects, prevent fatty liver, and combat atherosclerosis.Moreover, Goji plants can be used for landscaping as hedges, bonsai cultivation, and soil conservation.In addition, lycium can be used for garden hedging, bonsai plantings, and as a shrub for soil conservation.

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