Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Goji berries (Lycium barbarum), also known as wolfberries, have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where they are believed to nourish the liver and kidneys and benefit eye health, including conditions like glaucoma. In TCM, glaucoma is often attributed to deficiencies or imbalances that Goji is thought to address. The traditional use of goji berries for eye health underpins their application in cases of glaucoma, although this is based primarily on historical and anecdotal reports rather than rigorous scientific evidence.

There is, however, some emerging laboratory and animal research suggesting potential neuroprotective and antioxidative effects of goji berry constituents, such as polysaccharides and zeaxanthin, which could theoretically be relevant to glaucoma, a disease characterized by retinal ganglion cell death and oxidative stress. Nonetheless, direct clinical studies in humans specifically investigating goji berry supplementation for glaucoma are lacking as of 2024. Therefore, while traditional use is well documented, scientific validation for this specific indication remains limited, and goji berries should not be considered a proven or primary therapy for glaucoma.

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