What are the types of wolfberries? Benefits and functions of black wolfberries

Contents of this article

1. What are the types of wolfberry?

2. Benefits and functions of black wolfberry

3. Black wolfberry is suitable for people

What types of wolfberries are there?

1. Chinese wolfberry

Chinese wolfberry is a type of wolfberry that is mostly a shrub. Its branches are very thin, arched and light gray. The flowers of Chinese wolfberry grow singly on the branches, or in pairs in the axils of leaves. The flowering period is between June and November. There is a circle of velvet at the bottom of the filaments, interwoven into an oval shape. The style extends out of the stamens, and the stigma is green. The flesh of Chinese wolfberry is red, ovate, and becomes rectangular as it grows, with a very pointed or blunt tip. It tastes sweet at first and then slightly bitter, and the seeds are very large.

2. Ningxia wolfberry

Ningxia wolfberry is a shrub with dense branches. The twigs are curved and the crown is round, showing grayish white, grayish yellow, etc., with a smooth surface. The flowers of Ningxia wolfberry are twins in the axils of leaves, and several flowers are clustered on shorter branches. They have pedicels and are relatively thick. The corolla is funnel-shaped, and the purple tube expands from bottom to top. The berries are red, and orange will appear as they grow under cultivation. The flesh is juicy, and the shape varies depending on the environment. Most of them are oval, ovate, with a pointed tip, or flat. The flowering period is from May to October, and it will bloom and bear fruit at the same time.

3. Northern wolfberry

Northern wolfberry is a multi-branched shrub. It is different from wolfberry in that its leaves are lanceolate, the hairs on the edge of the corolla are sparse, and the stamens are longer than the corolla. Northern wolfberry can be used as wolfberry tea, which has the effects of lowering blood sugar and resisting fatty liver. It can also be planted as a green plant in the garden to beautify the environment.

Benefits and functions of black wolfberry

Wild black wolfberry is sweet and neutral in nature. It is rich in protein, fat, sugar, free amino acids, organic acids, minerals, trace elements, alkaloids, vitamins C, B1, B2 and other nutrients.

(1) Helps prevent a variety of free radical-related diseases, including cancer, heart disease, premature aging, and arthritis

(2) Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by preventing platelet aggregation caused by stress and smoking

(3) Enhance the immune system to resist carcinogens

(4) Reduce the frequency and duration of colds

(5) It has anti-mutation function, thereby reducing the formation of carcinogenic factors

(6) Has anti-inflammatory properties, thus preventing inflammation including arthritis and swelling

(7) Relieve hay fever and other allergies

(8) Enhance the elasticity of arteries, veins and capillaries

(9) Protect the inner wall of arteries

(10) Maintaining normal flexibility of blood cells helps red blood cells pass through tiny capillaries, thereby enhancing blood circulation throughout the body, bringing direct benefits to organs and systems in all parts of the body, and enhancing cell vitality

(11) Relaxes blood vessels to promote blood flow and prevent high blood pressure

(12) Preventing the increase in blood pressure caused by angiotensin-converting enzyme released by the kidneys

(13) Acts as a barrier to protect brain cells, preventing the formation of amyloid-β protein, glutamate toxicity, and free radical attacks, thereby preventing Alzheimer’s disease

(14) By inhibiting elastase and collagenase, the skin becomes smooth and elastic, and skin damage caused by excessive sun exposure is prevented both internally and externally.

(15) Anthocyanins also have anti-radiation effects. The color of anthocyanins changes with different pH values. Most anthocyanins have good light, heat, and pH stability. For white-collar workers or people who are exposed to sunlight or electrical radiation for a long time, the role of anthocyanins is indispensable.

Black wolfberry is suitable for people

1. Women with rough skin, loose skin without elasticity, increased wrinkles, and poor skin tone

2. Women who have been exposed to ultraviolet radiation and other radiation for a long time

3. White-collar workers who use computers and mobile phones for long periods of time and often stay up late

4. People with weak constitution, poor resistance and low energy

5. People who have irregular diets and often eat fried or grilled food (will increase free radicals and harm the body)

6. People with dry eyes, decreased vision, and those who often focus on work or study