Jing and Goji Berries

Jing is considered one of the vital substances in Chinese Medicine. The vital substances include blood, body fluids, Qi, shen (or mind), and JING.

Jing is considered Essence and is what you inherited from your parents. It regulates the body's growth and development as well as works to protect the body from harmful factors.

The functions of Essence are:

• growth, reproduction, and development
• producer of marrow
• basis of constitutional strength
• basis for the three treasures - Essence-Qi-Mind

Some say your Essence can not be replenished and you only have what you were born with. Others say it can be replenished, but with difficulty. Goji berries, also known as wolfberries, are a food that some believe may help replace Jing (if it can be replenished). In the USA, goji berries are usually available as dried fruit (around $20/lb...YIKES!!)

Jing and Goji Berries