Goji berries are orange-red berries with a sweet-tangy flavor. Goji berry is also known as Chinese wolfberry, perhaps because the Chinese noticed that the wolves consumed goji berries. It is regarded as a 'super fruit' due to its large number of medicinal properties. The scientific name of the goji berry is Lycium barbarum. It belongs to the family Solanaceae. Goji berries are mainly cultivated in China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and Mongolia. The leading producer of Goji berries is China, and often, its cultivation takes place in Gansu, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, and Hebei regions. For over 2000 years, the Chinese used Goji berry for its nutritional benefits in traditional Chinese medicine. 

Possible use of goji berry extract to enhance immune function:

Improvement in the human immune system was noted after dietary goji berries, such as an increase in lymphocytes and immunoglobulin G. However, these claims need huge studies to be confirmed. 

Goji Berry in the Treatment of Cancer:

The goji berry extract might help fight breast cancer since this has been found to cause the death of cancerous cells. In addition, the bioactive within the goji berry might reduce the risk of cancer. Further studies are required to confirm the anticancer properties of goji berries. Cancer is a dangerous disease, so you should prescribe the right treatment, and self-medication must be avoided. Similarly, goji berries should not be solely used for the treatment of diseases.

Potential application of goji berry in the heart:

Polysaccharides in goji berries can protect the heart. Goji berries are responsible for regulating blood pressure and reducing the level of bad cholesterol in the body, thus protecting the heart. However, more research is yet to be done on whether goji berries can be helpful to protect the heart.

Skin health: 

Vitamin C, lycopene, lutein, nicotinic acid, and polyphenol compounds in goji berries may protect the skin from harmful UV rays. These compounds may also reduce inflammation caused by sunburns and reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Other names: 

Goji berries, known scientifically as Lycium barbarum, have various names across different states in India. 

Hindi: Gojiberry or Wolfberry (since goji berries are not native to India, they are often referred to by their English names or similar transliterations).

Other Names: Goji Berries, Goji Berry, Chinese Wolfberry, Wolf Berry, Gojiberry, Lycium Barbarum, Super Fruit, Gogi, Gojji, Guji Berry