The Lycium plant has vines that grow up to fifteen feet long, with small red berries. Their taste is sweet and sour. The berries can be used for cooking, made into tea or just eaten right off the plant. Lycium fruit has been eaten in China for over five thousand years.
Lycium fruit has traditionally been used to increase life span, enhancing the appearance of the skin and treat many specific health concerns, such as boosting the immune system, protecting the liver and many others.