Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
May interact with some drugs
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
No Types
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Orange
Orange
Taste
NA
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
Chile, Peru
Unknown
Soil Type
NA
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold, Hot
Facts about
NA
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
NA
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
China
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Physalis
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Physalis and Gojiberry
We might think that Physalis and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Gojiberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Gojiberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Gojiberry is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.