An Evidence-Based Systematic Review of Goji (Lycium spp.) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

J Diet Suppl. 2015 Jun;12(2):184-240. doi: 10.3109/19390211.2014.904128. Epub 2014 May 7.

Abstract

An evidence-based systematic review of goji (Lycium spp.) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration consolidates the safety and efficacy data available in the scientific literature using a validated, reproducible grading rationale. This article includes written and statistical analysis of clinical trials, plus a compilation of expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.

Keywords: Adverse effects; Lycium spp.; dosing; evidence-based; goji; interactions; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; systematic review.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Child
  • Drug Interactions
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Food
  • Fruit / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Lactation
  • Lycium* / adverse effects
  • Lycium* / chemistry
  • MEDLINE
  • Medicine, Traditional
  • Phytochemicals / analysis
  • Phytochemicals / therapeutic use
  • Phytotherapy
  • Plant Extracts / administration & dosage
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plant Roots / chemistry
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Phytochemicals
  • Plant Extracts