Chinese Wolfberry Fruit Classic Formulas

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Nourishes the Liver and Kidney - Gou Qi Zi is a classic deficiency tonic for sore low back and knees, dizziness, weakness, and gradual depletion of essence and blood.
Benefits the eyes - it is widely used for blurred vision, dry eyes, floaters, and age-related visual weakness when Liver blood or Kidney yin are insufficient.
Nourishes blood and essence - the berry appears in long-course formulas for constitutional weakness, infertility support, and recovery from chronic illness.
Moistens the Lung - it is often chosen for dry cough with scanty sputum when dryness and underlying yin deficiency coexist.

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan - classic eye-support formula pairing Gou Qi Zi with Ju Hua on a Liu Wei Di Huang Wan base for Liver-Kidney deficiency affecting vision.
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan - reproductive and essence-tonic formula in which Gou Qi Zi helps nourish Kidney essence and support fertility.
Zuo Gui Wan and related yin-essence formulas use Gou Qi Zi to deepen Liver-Kidney nourishment without overcooling the patient.

Materia medica tradition consistently describes Gou Qi Zi as sweet and neutral, entering the Liver and Kidney to nourish essence, enrich blood, and benefit the eyes.
Me and Qi and related teaching references also emphasize its useful Lung-moistening role when dry cough appears together with chronic deficiency.