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Eleuthero and Goji Berry Tea

traditionally associated with mental clarity, calmness, and immune support

In short: Eleuthero and Goji Berry Tea is a herbal & flower tea that traditionally associated with mental clarity, calmness, and immune support. It is most often made for sleep & calm, immune support. Total time about 25 min. Key ingredients: goji berries, rock sugar.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Makes
about 2 servings
Sleep & CalmImmune Support
Eleuthero and Goji Berry Tea

Why people make this tea

Eleuthero root (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is sometimes called Siberian ginseng in Western herbalism, and for good reason — it has been studied for its ability to support physical stamina, reduce fatigue, and enhance cognitive performance under stress. Traditional Chinese food-therapy has long regarded it as a tonic that can support the brain, calm the nerves, and bolster the body’s defences. Paired with goji berries — a well-known antioxidant-rich berry associated with eye and liver health — this light, mildly sweet tea makes a practical daily drink for anyone studying intensively, working long hours, or simply wanting extra support for energy and focus.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Goji berries · Meta-analysis, 161 participants · 2012
    Compared with placebo (n=80), the goji juice group (n=81) reported greater improvements in several self-rated symptoms, including stress, mental acuity, sleep quality and overall well-being, under a random effects model.Limitation: Outcomes were self-reported symptom questionnaires, and several symptoms showed significant heterogeneity across the four pooled trials of a single branded juice.PubMed 22897500 · 3 more goji berries studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Goji berries: A few cases of raised INR (a bleeding-risk marker) have been reported in people taking warfarin after drinking concentrated goji tea or wine. If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — Lycium

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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