Schisandra

Schisandra (five flavors fruit) is a calming adaptogen and nervine benefiting the nervous, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine systems. Schisandra fruit has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine for gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiovascular issues, body fatigue, excessive sweating and insomnia.

Clinical studies confirm the positive effect of Schisandra berries and extracts to the central nervous, sympathetic, cardiovascular, endocrine, and respiratory systems, as well as the adaptogenic, hepatoprotective, immunostimulant, antioxidant, ergogenic, and anti-stress activities. 

See Adaptogen Blends and Medicinal Teas for formulas including Schisandra.

Beneficial in balancing and strengthening the immune system, managing stress, improving sleep, reducing anxiety and normalizing blood pressure. 

High in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, anti-cancer, antiviral,anti-ageing, neuro protective, liver protective, skin protective, detoxification and immune-boosting properties.  

Concententration/Ingredients:

1:4 - Organic Schisandra berry (Schisandra chinensis), certified organic alcohol, distilled water.

Suggested use:
30-40 drops (1.5- 2 mL) two squirts, in at least 4oz of juice or water. Take 2 - 3 times per day. Approximately 40 doses in a 2oz bottle.

Properties: Adaptogen, antioxidant, anti inflammatory, anti-anxiety, astringent, nervine, expectorant, hepatoprotective, antiasthmatic.

Precautions: May increase the effects of barbiturates.

Always consult your healthcare practitioner before taking a new medication or herbal regime.

Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensis

Family: Magnoliaceae

Common Names: Wu wei zi, gomism, omija, ng may gee, Chinese Schisandra and Chinese Magnolia Vine

Taste/Energy: 1.Sweet, 2.Sour, 3.Salty, 4. Bitter, 5. Pungent - warm, dry.

Part used: Fruit and seed

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