Lycium barbarum (Goji, Barberry Matrimony Vine, Chinese Boxthorn, Chinese Wolfberry, Di Gu Pi, Fructus Lycii Gou Qi, Ning Xia Gou Qi)

Introduction

Chinese deciduous shrub with bright red berries. No proof that Goji lowers serum cholesterol

Drug interactions

• may weakly inhibit cyt P450 2C9
• Goji may inhibit warfarin metabolism

Mechanism of action

• contains sterols that prevent cholesterol absorption
• contains betaine, beta-carotene, niacin, pyridoxine, ascorbic acid
• hepatotoxicity

More general terms

• pharmaceutical herb; medicinal herb; herbal supplement; botanical
• fruit