The wolfberry or goji berry (Lycium barbarum) is a member of the nightshade family native to China's Ningxia region and is said to act against ailments as diverse as cancer and arthritis.
Botanica is now offering both common and certified organic wolfberry extracts, which it claims are suited for use in hair and face masks and to regenerate sensitive skin. The fruit contains flavonoids including rutin, amino acids, vitamins C and B, carotenoids, polyphenols, polysaccharides and enzymes, all of which give the fruit with antioxidant properties.
Botanica’s certified organic extract is available as a distillate, as a ten-fold concentrate in pure plant-based glycerine, as a tincture or as an extract in oil.