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🍷 Goji Berries as Medicine | 3 Healing Recipes

Published by on April 14, 2025 Respond

Goji berries (Lycium barbarum) are more than just a trendy superfood—they’ve been used for over 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine for their restorative and anti-aging properties. Packed with antioxidants, polysaccharides, carotenoids, and essential amino acids, these bright red berries support immunity, eye health, mood, and even fertility.

Below are three effective and easy remedies using dried or fresh goji berries to incorporate into your wellness routine:

🌿 1. Goji Berry Immune-Boosting Tea

A warm, nourishing tea to strengthen immunity and protect against fatigue and seasonal illness.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons dried goji berries
  • 1–2 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
  • 2 cups boiling water

Instructions:

  1. Place the goji berries and ginger in a teapot or mug.
  2. Pour over boiling water and steep for 10–15 minutes.
  3. Add honey if desired and enjoy warm.

Dosage: Drink 1 cup daily during cold or flu season, or when feeling run-down.

🧉 2. Goji Energy Elixir (Smoothie Tonic)

This delicious tonic revitalizes energy levels, boosts brain function, and balances hormones.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon soaked goji berries
  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon maca powder
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any plant milk)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Soak goji berries in warm water for 10 minutes to soften.
  2. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately.

Dosage: Drink 3–4 times per week in the morning for sustained energy.

🌙 3. Goji Bedtime Beauty Tonic

Traditionally used to nourish the liver and improve sleep and skin, this gentle tonic helps calm the body before bed.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon dried goji berries
  • 1 cup warm water or herbal tea (like chamomile or rooibos)
  • Optional: pinch of cardamom or vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Steep goji berries in warm tea or water for 15 minutes.
  2. Drink liquid and eat the soaked berries.

Dosage: Drink nightly before bed for glowing skin and restful sleep.

⚠️ Cautions:

  • Goji berries may interact with blood thinners, diabetes, and blood pressure medication.
  • Limit to 10–30g daily (about 1–2 tablespoons) unless advised by a healthcare professional.
  • Pregnant women should consult their doctor before use.

🌟 Earthborn Wisdom

In TCM, Goji berries are believed to nourish the yin, enhance longevity, and replenish vital energy—making them ideal for holistic daily use.

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🌼 Healing with St. John’s Wort – Nature’s Antidepressant & Nerve Soother

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St. John’s Wort, known scientifically as Hypericum perforatum, is a bright, golden-flowered herb long valued for its ability to lift mood, ease nerve pain, and speed healing. Traditionally harvested around St. John’s Day (24 June), this ancient plant has become a staple in natural medicine cabinets across the world.

It’s especially popular for supporting emotional well-being, nerve repair, and skin healing.

💊 Medicinal Benefits

St. John’s Wort contains hypericin, hyperforin, and flavonoids, which contribute to its:

  • 🌞 Mood-enhancing and antidepressant effects

  • 🌿 Anti-inflammatory and antiviral actions

  • 🔥 Topical healing for burns, wounds, and nerve pain

⚠️ Note: St. John’s Wort may interact with many medications, including birth control, antidepressants, and blood thinners. Always consult a healthcare provider before use.

🧠 1. Mood-Boosting Tincture for Mild Depression & Anxiety

This remedy helps relieve mild to moderate depression, irritability, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Ingredients:

  • 1 part dried or fresh St. John’s Wort flowers and leaves

  • 5 parts 40% alcohol (vodka or brandy)

Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass jar with St. John’s Wort.

  2. Cover completely with alcohol.

  3. Seal and store in a cool, dark place for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.

  4. Strain into a dark dropper bottle.

Dosage:
💧 Adults: Take 20–30 drops, 2–3 times daily with water for up to 6 weeks.

🧴 2. St. John’s Wort Infused Oil for Nerve Pain & Skin Healing

A soothing topical remedy for sciatica, shingles, sunburn, and wounds.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh St. John’s Wort flowers (or ½ cup dried)

  • 1 cup olive oil (or almond oil)

Instructions:

  1. Place the herb in a glass jar and cover with oil.

  2. Let sit in a warm sunny window for 2–3 weeks until the oil turns red.

  3. Strain and store in a dark glass bottle.

Use:
🖐️ Massage onto affected areas 2–3 times daily.
Avoid sun exposure on skin immediately after application.

☕ 3. Herbal Tea for Nerves & Sleep

A gentle way to ease tension, anxiety, and insomnia.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp dried St. John’s Wort

  • 1 cup hot water

Instructions:

  1. Steep herb in freshly boiled water for 10–15 minutes.

  2. Strain and drink warm.

Dosage:
🍵 Adults: Drink 1 cup in the evening, up to 2 cups per day.
Best used for short-term support, 2–3 weeks at a time.

🎉 Fun Fact

When held up to the sun, the leaves of St. John’s Wort appear perforated with tiny holes—hence the name perforatum. These are oil glands that release the plant’s potent medicinal compounds!

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