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What's better, goji berries or goji berry juice?

5 min read time Jul 17, 2023

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If you have ever wondered what’s a better choice, choose goji berries or goji berry juice, this article will shed some light on this very interesting topic.

What is the difference between goji berries and goji berry juice?
The main difference between goji berries and goji berry juice is that the juice contains a higher concentration of phytochemicals naturally found in Goji.

But first, in order to answer this question thoroughly, it is vital to understand essential facts about the value of Goji berries in:

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Their application in Tonic herbalism, and
How do we define the word better when referring to the value of specific foods?

Goji is traditionally known in Traditional Chinese Medicine to:

Tonify all three treasures (Jing, Shen, Qi),
Yin, and Yin blood,
Brighten the eyes,
Enter the liver, lung, and kidney meridians, and
Has a sweet flavor and a neutral, balancing temperature.

Tonic herbalism is a complex system that looks at six vital factors:

Oneness and the unity of everything: Humans and nature, organs, and the mind and body are all one and, function as one.
Yin and Yang: Opposing forces within the whole.
The three treasures: Jing(The essence of life), Shen(The core of emotions stored in the heart), and Qi(The circulating life force)
The four seasons: Adapting to seasonal changes synchronizing with nature’s yin/yang.
The five elements theory: The world is made up of the fundamental elements metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, all of which create cyclical changes.
The Chinese Organ System: In TCM, organ systems go beyond the boundaries of anatomy. All organs are integrated units based on circulation, utilization of Qi, and how it manifests.

Goji berries are considered one of the most significant tonic herbal foods within this system, especially if they come from their authentic source and spiritual homeland.

This is known in Daoist herbalism as Di Tao and makes a vital difference in potency and efficacy.

Next, defining what the term “better” means and what we refer to when we use it is essential. Better is defined as (specifically when referring to food) something of tremendous or higher versatility and nourishing qualities.

In this case, when we speak of better, this is running parallel to potentially defining what is healthier. Every culture defines how and why an individual food is considered “healthy” based on various factors.

According to Western medicine, healthy food is a substance that provides the nourishment needed to sustain well-being and retain energy.
Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at food from a slightly different perspective. According to TCM, food is not defined as healthy or unhealthy but, instead, if it is the right food for an individual at a specific time.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), all foods have energy. TCM teaches us that foods have Yin/ Yang energy, five temperatures, five flavors, and four directions. In these principles, Yin and Yang's action is the general property, and temperature is the extremeness of the properties.

In simple terms, Yin is cooling, builds blood, and has downward moving energy. Yang is warming, energizing, and has upward-moving energy.

One final point that is important to clarify.

Medicinals vs tonics

Whether it is TCM or Western herbal medicine, there are vital distinctions between medicinals and tonics.

In the most simple terms, tonics are made to be taken daily over a lifetime to build and restore, so plenty of reserves exist.

A medicinal formula is often used only long enough to help reinstate balance. If they are used longer than necessary, they begin to pull from the body and potentially cause a deficiency or new imbalance.

So, based on how we define “better,” the best answer to the above question is to assess your needs to determine how strong of a tonic and nourishing effect you want. You can’t go wrong with either version, as they both provide nourishing solid tonic qualities as long as you follow the two primary principles behind the use of tonics; Consistency and Compliance.

What is the difference between goji berries and goji berry juice?

The primary difference between goji berries and goji berry juice is that the juice contains a higher concentration of the full synergistic blend of phytochemicals naturally found in Goji.

Using food in powder form has its advantages and disadvantages, so it is essential to understand the intrinsic facts that create those differences.

It is important to note that both versions of Goji have their advantages regarding their versatility.

Whole goji berries can be eaten as a tonic snack or thrown into a tea for gentle extraction.
While not always convenient, Goji juice will have a higher concentration of the powerful phyto-compounds found in this tonic berry.

Juice powders are one of many versions of what is known as extract powders. The umbrella term “extract powder” describes various highly concentrated versions of foods and herbs in either powder or liquid form.

These different versions on the market create unique variables for how these highly concentrated foods are potentially used for their nourishing qualities. Some of these variables are defined in concentration levels.

Full spectrum extracts concentrate a food or herb as a whole (1:1, 4:1, 10:1, 25:1, and 100:1), so you are getting all constituents found in that food in a highly concentrated, well-balanced manner.

A juice powder comes closest to a full-spectrum concentration.

Although the fiber has been removed in a juice powder (which may take away some nourishing properties), all other nutrients and compounds are perfectly balanced and more concentrated.

Yes, there are indeed products on the market that concentrate and isolate specific constituents; they are known as standardized extracts.

These products are quite effective at supporting specifically targeted mechanisms of action. Still, they are not a genuine part of tonic herbalism because they don’t produce a well-balanced end product or effect.

The following was concluded in a review discussing Goji berries as a potential natural medicine and their mechanisms of action.

Not only did goji berry's high antioxidant content show great potential for preventing DNA, lipid, and protein damage, but it was also stated that there was better protection through the synergistic effects of the complex mixture of phytochemicals versus a single phytochemical.

In conclusion, Goji is one of the great balancing tonic herbs used In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

At the same time, there are a wide variety of ways to purchase and consume this powerful food that can overwhelm the consumer.

Therefore, for the sake of simplicity, you can never go wrong keeping with the rules of Tonic herbalism; Consistency, Compliance, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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