$6.95 USA Shipping • 90-Day Hassle-Free Returns

Home » Gou Qi Gen – Lycium Root – Radix Lycii

Gou Qi Gen – Lycium Root – Radix Lycii

No matching products found.

Gou Qi Gen

English Name: lycium root

Pharmaceutical Name: Radix Lycii

Medica Category: Liver-Calming and Wind-Extinguishing Herbs

Properties: Gou Qi Gen enters the Liver channel; it is sweet in nature and cold in temperature.

What is Gou Qi Gen?:

The Chinese Herb Gou Qi Gen is the dried root of the goji berry plant (aka Chinese Wolfberry– Lycium chinense (Miller)). It is a vine-like, multi-stemmed shrub native Southern China that is found growing wild on hillsides, mountain slopes, roadsides, and disturbed areas. The plant is also cultivated commercially for its fruit. Gou Qi Gen is the dried roots of this plant, which are dug up in the winter, sliced, and dried for use as medicine.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Therapeutic Actions of Gou Qi Gen:

Gou Qi Gen clears Liver heat and brightens the eyes and is used clinically to address redness, pain, excessive tearing, and swelling of the eyes. It can also be used in formula to address visual disorders that are rooted in deficiency (e.g. conjunctivitis and blurred vision).

Gou Qi Gen clears heat from the Liver channel to help address tendonitis and hepatitis.

–safety/clinical note:

Gou Qi Gen is cold in temperature and should be used with caution in persons with Spleen deficiency.

Articles Related To Tag: Gou Qi Gen – Lycium Root – Radix Lycii

  • Chinese Herbs for a Healthy Period 
    Chinese Herbs for a Healthy Period 

    Can Chinese herbs help you have a more comfortable, regular period? Thousands of years of holistic gynecology practice and modern research says “yes”! Whether you’re riding waves of discomfort each month, looking to enhance your fertility, or simply aiming to boost your overall well-being, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a natural approach to improving your…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Stress Relief
    The Best Chinese Herbs for Stress Relief

    According to the American Institute of Stress, 94% of Americans claim to experience chronic stress. Can Chinese herbs for stress help with this overwhelming epidemic? From work deadlines to family commitments to financial challenges, stress seeps into our daily lives from all angles. While triggers can span from mild issues like your traffic-heavy commute to…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Dental and Oral Health 

    Oral health is not just about keeping your pearly whites sparkling; your mouth is a gateway to the health of your whole body! But when was the last time you focused on improving your oral health? Beyond daily brushing and flossing, there are many ways to heal your mouth – including Chinese herbs for oral…

  • 15 Herbal Formulas to Conquer Spring Allergy Symptoms

    Winter’s chill is fading, allowing Spring to burst through with new life. Unfortunately for many people, this change in seasons also signals the start of sniffling noses, congested chests, itching eyes, and relentless coughs. It’s allergy season. As we embrace the beauty of the spring season (with tissues in hand), it’s also time to explore…

  • The Best Chinese Herbs for Hay Fever

    Have you ever found yourself sniffling and sneezing with watery eyes as the flowers begin to bloom and the trees regain their leaves? If so, you’re likely one of the many experiencing the seasonal affliction known as hay fever. Hay fever (also known as seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis) affects over a quarter of all…