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This unique book is derived from the teachings of the great eclectic naturopathic physician, John Bastyr — recognized by his peers as one of the greatest natural healers in the world. Through practical advice and insight drawn from Dr. Bastyr’s notes, lectures, and writings, as well as the author’s own clinical experiments with plants during 25 years of practice, this carefully compiled volume provides a distinctive picture of the man and his medicine…. More >>

Plant Medicine in Practice: Using the Teachings of John Bastyr

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Gojies are perhaps the only fruit that contains vitamin E, vitamin B1 and B6. What is more they also come with about 18 amino acids (building blocks of proteins) and about twenty one trace minerals. And you were thinking these are only berries. Goji also possesses essential fatty acids. It is perhaps the richest source of carotenoids on this earth.

If you think that all this is too much and it is nothing sort of a miracle, why not try it for yourself. After all, what you would be losing? And if it is what I am trying to make you realize, just think how much you are going to benefit. If you visit Tibet or Mongolia you would find that for centuries, Goji berries have been prescribed by herbalists for a whole lot of problems. What is more every year a two week festival is held to honor these small red berries. And there are ample reasons for naming it the “happy berry” because local folklore says eating them when you start the day keeps you smiling all through the day.

And Goji berries are not restricted to Mongolia and Tibet. Chinese medicines have used them for centuries and you can find a poem dedicated to their benefits written by the opet Liu Yuxi of the Tang dynasty (772-842 AD). It goes without saying that people residing in this part of the world just love to have Gojies. But in the west, Goji is a little known commodity and just a fraction of the west knows about it. And that is what we intend to do. To let all of you know the essential qualities of Goji berries.

WHAT ACTUALLY IS GOJI BERRY?

The native of Tibet and Mongolia is technically known as Lycium Barbarum (Latin). It comes from the family of Solanaceae (flowering). Some of the other plants of the same family include potatoes, tobacco and tomatoes. Scientists have so far found out eight different varieties of lycium berries. Chinese believe that Chinese Wolfberry as a Goji berry that can cure male sexual dysfunction but scientists claim that Chinese Wolfberry is not actually a true Goji berry and is just related to Lycium Berbarum.

Goji berry is a small bright red fruit that is shaped almost like a raisin and grows on vines with green leaves. You would find that owing to its delicacy the berries are shaken from the vines during harvest and not picked. They are then carefully dried in the shade. When you eat it, you would find it very chewy and taste would be a cross between cranberry and raisin. Goji berry is also known as happy berry, gou qu zi and gouqi.

IMPORTANCE OF GOJI BERRIES

Actually it is not just possible to include all the benefits of Goji berry here but let us have a cursory look at it. Gojies are rich sources of vitamins and other nutrients. They contain vitamin B1, B2, B6, C and E and also has about eighteen amino acids. They are considered perhaps the richest source of vitamin C. only Australian billygoat plum and the South American camu camu are better sources. As for minerals, they contain zinc, phosphorus, germanium, iron and calcium in different proportions. What is more they also contain antioxidants essential to human health.

It is true that Goji berries are still an unknown commodity in most parts of the world but it is surely gaining good grounds in the west. And why not, after all, it is perhaps one of the most nutritious natural products available on the earth. With time the whole world has to awake to its potential benefits but since now you know what it is all about, treat yourself to Goji berries. There is nothing for you lose with it. There are only gains associated with Goji and you would do well to avail it.

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Numerous resources are available for the identification of indoor plants with the help of the local library. Most libraries comprise of books that display the pictures of plants in their various growth stages. In some cases, even the blooming procedure is taken into consideration. A better image can be conjured with the actual houseplant rather than just going through the pages. Thanks to the large varieties of plants which are usable for the interior growth, indoor plant identification has become an important part especially for creating hybrid plant species.

More on the Identification Process:

Most people question, as to whether it really matters in case they have dracaena fragrans massangeana or a corn plant. Such non-flowering plants normally comprise of striped foliage and are generally used for their foliage appeal. Another similar plant, which is known as the dracaena deremensis “Warneckei” comprise of thinner, longer foliage leaves. Their family name “dracaena” itself suggests that they are better as indoor plants.

The indoor plant identification of these species mainly involves the reduced watering requirements along with limited sunlight. Although, most appendages of this family are flower producing, majority of them are used for their foliage. Identification of indoor plants would help in understanding the family name and gives ideas to the plant varieties, which an individual may consider adding to the indoor garden.

Miscellaneous:

Identification of indoor plants helps in making the plants organized and also classifies them based on their characteristics and species. The other plant that normally grows indoors involves the ficus plant. The indoor plant identification of this species is mainly done with its tall stems, some of which reach a height exceeding six feet. Another identification method of this species is done with its leaves, which are mostly irregular in shape. Another variety of indoor plant is the ficus elastica, which is a small appendage of the family of ficus. This plant is commonly known by the name of “rubber plant”. Overall, indoor plant identification process is necessary for classifying the numerous varieties of plant into various divisions.

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