Ningxia Lycium barbarum is a special variety of Lycium barbarum, which is different from other regions. It grows on the Loess Plateau in Ningxia, so it has the characteristics of high minerals and trace elements. It is called "Red Lycium barbarum" or "Black Lycium barbarum" and is a traditional health food in Ningxia.

Lycium barbarum in Ningxia is especially bright red or dark black. Red Lycium barbarum is full, soft and sweet, and its taste is fragrant. Vitamin C, B, carotene and other components are much higher than those in other regions. Black Lycium barbarum is more precious than red Lycium barbarum, and it is a very rare Chinese herbal medicine. It is rich in carotenoids, minerals, arginine and other essential ingredients, and is known as a "natural yang tonic", which is helpful to improve human immunity and delay aging, and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine treatment.

Lycium barbarum L. cultivated in Ningxia has a long history. Because of its quality and value, it has become an important specialty and cultural symbol in Ningxia.