lycium barbarum

Carotenoid content of Goji berries: CIELAB, HPLC-DAD analyses and quantitative correlation

Fruits of Lycium barbarum L., have been used in Chinese traditional medicine for centuries. In the last decade, there has been much interest in the potential health benefits of many biologically constituents of these fruits. The high level of carotenoids offers protection against development of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and related comorbidities.

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