Lycium barbarum from Ningxia is a famous special product of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China and also a Chinese national geographical indication product.

Ningxia has superior natural conditions suitable for the growth of Lycium barbarum. Sufficient sunlight enables Lycium barbarum to carry out photosynthesis fully; a large temperature difference between day and night is conducive to the accumulation of sugar in the fruits; the irrigation of the Yellow River brings rich minerals and moisture, making the Lycium barbarum produced here of excellent quality.

The fruits of Lycium barbarum from Ningxia are large, plump, bright red in color, with thin skins and thick flesh, and have a sweet taste, as well as a relatively high sugar content. In terms of nutritional components, it is rich in Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, and a variety of trace elements such as iron, zinc, and selenium. Lycium barbarum polysaccharides are important active ingredients, which have various health care effects such as enhancing immunity, anti-oxidation, and regulating blood lipids and blood sugar.

In terms of medicinal value, traditional Chinese medicine believes that Lycium barbarum from Ningxia can nourish the liver and kidneys, enrich essence and improve eyesight, and can be used to improve symptoms such as liver and kidney yin deficiency, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, dizziness, and decreased vision.

In terms of consumption, there are various ways to eat Lycium barbarum from Ningxia. It can be chewed directly, retaining the original flavor and having a sweet taste; it can be soaked in water, which is simple and convenient, allowing the active ingredients to dissolve in the water; adding Lycium barbarum when making soups or porridges not only adds flavor but also increases the nutrition; making desserts such as Lycium barbarum cakes and Lycium barbarum fermented glutinous rice also has a unique flavor.

Nowadays, Lycium barbarum from Ningxia enjoys a high reputation in both domestic and international markets and is a popular health-nourishing and tonic product favored by consumers.