Historical origin of Lycium barbarum L.

Lycium barbarum has a long history and culture. As far as ancient literature is concerned, Lycium barbarum was first seen in Oracle Bone Inscriptions in Shang Dynasty. Luo Zhenyu, a famous Oracle Bone Inscriptions scholar, explained according to Shuo Wen Jie Zi: "Qi and Lycium barbarum also sound like wood." There are many contents about farmland production in Shang Dynasty in Oracle Bone Inscriptions, including records of "Tian" and "Zuo Datian", as well as the abundance and shortage of crops such as millet, millet, wheat, rice and qi, and they often carry out divination. The divination record of Lycium barbarum in Oracle Bone Inscriptions is a reflection of the mentality of emperors in Yin and Shang Dynasties.

The word "Qi" in Oracle Bone Inscriptions may also refer to "surname", "place name" and "country name", but as the source of "surname", "place name" and "country name", the word "Qi" should come from the worship of the "Qi" tree which has a magical effect on human life. They take Qishu as a plant totem, and its surname, place name or country name means taking Qishu as their surname, place name or country name.

According to historical records and general records, "Qi's family" is after "Following". The word "Qi" was found in Oracle Bone Inscriptions, Shang Dynasty, and it must have been planted before Oracle Bone Inscriptions. This shows that since Yu Xia's time, people have known and worshipped Shu Qi.

Spring and Autumn Period: China Lycium barbarum was recorded in The Book of Songs. "Xiaoya Beishan" contains: "I am interested in Beishan, and my words are ridiculous. I am engaged in it day and night with scholars. "

Ming Dynasty: During the period of Li Hong in Ming Dynasty, Zhongning Lycium barbarum was listed as a tribute. Li Shizhen said in Compendium of Materia Medica: "Spring leaves are called pure grass, summer flowers are called longevity grass, autumn seeds are called medlar, and winter roots are called medlar."