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Goji berry plant: nature's gift

Goji berry plant is a valuable plant laden with many nutritious facts. Generally it is known as Wolfberry, and it belongs to the family Solanaceae. It is the main origin of Asia and south Europe. The botanical name of Goji berry plant is Lycium barbarum . Some other names are given to these plants as Mede berry, Murali, Barbary matrimony vine, etc, but in the market of food Tibetan and Himalayan Goji are more popular. Goji berry plant has a significant role in many health benefits, due to the rich content of antioxidant it has been used in the medicines from a long period. Goji berry plant is the richest source of antioxidant, particularly carotenoids. These antioxidants have a crucial role in maintenance of body mechanisms through controlling the free radicals in the body. Goji berries are now used in making of medicines for cancer cure. Goji berry plant has extraordinary healing powers which are observed under various researches. Its’ Ability to fight off the external