Di Gu Pi (Lycium Barbarum) Wolfberry Bark Tincture

Both are liquid extracts of the same Lycium barbarum bark; only the solvent differs. This tincture uses organic alcohol at 48% by volume with vegetable glycerin and water, the classic conventional method that yields a super-concentrated extract with a long shelf life. The alcohol-free version is a glycerite made with vegetable glycerin and crystal clear water instead, for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Choose the tincture for a traditional alcohol-extracted format; choose the glycerite if you prefer no alcohol. The botanical inside is identical. Please follow the safety notes for both.

No - and this is the most important point about this product. Di Gu Pi and goji berry come from the same plant, Lycium barbarum, but they are different parts of it and are used quite differently. Di Gu Pi is the BARK; the goji berry (also called wolfberry, or Gou Qi Zi in Chinese) is the sweet red FRUIT. The berry is the well-known food and superfood you see in stores; the bark is a separate traditional herb with its own uses and its own cautions. We sell the berry separately under the names Goji and Gou Qi Zi. Because they share the plant name Lycium barbarum, we label this product clearly as the bark (Di Gu Pi / Cortex Lycii) so it is not confused with the berry.

Shake well before use. Use the number of drops and the frequency shown on the label, in a little water, tea or juice, or as directed by your practitioner. Because this is an alcohol tincture, adding it to a little water softens the taste. Do not exceed the suggested serving. Please read the safety information below carefully before use, especially if you take medication for blood pressure or blood sugar. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

In classical Chinese sources Di Gu Pi is described as "greatly cold" and non-toxic, and no toxicity has been reported for it at normal doses, so it is considered low in toxicity. A few cautions: because of its cold nature, overdoing it or using it for a long time may cause stomach discomfort, nausea or loose stools, so keep to the suggested serving. Di Gu Pi may lower blood pressure and blood sugar, so if you have high or low blood pressure or diabetes, or take medication for them, use caution and consult your healthcare practitioner, as the effects can add up. Do NOT use during pregnancy or nursing. If you take any medication or have a medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. This tincture contains 48% alcohol by volume and should be stored in a cool, dark place. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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