The differences between Lycium barbarum L. produced in Xinjiang and Lycium barbarum L. produced in Ningxia are as follows:
1. Different shapes
Lycium barbarum L. in Xinjiang belongs to Solanaceae and Lycium genus. Berry eggs are round or oblong, about 7 mm long.
Lycium barbarum L. in Ningxia is big, plump, oblong and has white spots at one end.
2. Different colors and characteristics
Xinjiang Lycium barbarum is not very bright and purple. After soaking in water, it is red and easy to sink, with high sugar content.
Lycium barbarum L. in Ningxia is red in color, light in water, easy to float and sweet in taste. Grab a handful of Ningxia Lycium barbarum and squeeze it hard in your hand. After loosening, the Lycium barbarum granules are scattered and will not stick together.
3. Different places of origin
Xinjiang Lycium barbarum is distributed in Huocheng County, Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai and other provinces and regions.
Lycium barbarum is mainly distributed in Ningxia, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other places.
4. Different values
Xinjiang Lycium barbarum berries are juicy, which can benefit the kidney and improve eyesight, have health care and strengthen the body, and can also be used to make drinks when eaten.
Lycium barbarum L. in Ningxia is rich in nutrients and pharmacologically active components, including iron, phosphorus, calcium and other substances, as well as a lot of sugar, fat, protein, amino acids, polysaccharide pigments, vitamins and so on. It has the effects of anti-fatigue and lowering blood pressure.