Wolfberry leaves is also elegantly termed as Tianjiancao(splendid grass in heaven) and Dixianmiao(fairy seedling on earth). Its medical and food value has been recorded in many medical documents and books in different dynasties of china .
Compendium of Materia describes it as bitter, sweet and cold in nature,helpful in overcoming weakness,reducing temperature,cuebing thirsty,getting rid of anxiety and brightening the eyes.