Description
Schisandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi) fruit is also called magnolia berry or five-flavor-fruit.
It is a vine plant native to forests of northern China, the far east of Russia, and Korea. Before entering the taiga, the hunters of the Far East (where Schisandra grows wild), ate a handful of medicinal berries and could follow the trails of beasts all day without feeling fatigued They also began to see better at night.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wu Wei Zi ranks second after Ginseng. Schisandra described as herb of five tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, and sour.
Many centuries ago in China, Schisandra was even included in the list of taxes that were necessarily paid to the Emperor.
100g of Schisandra berries contains a daily dose of vitamin C, a lot of vitamin P, beta-carotene, vitamin E, pectin, minerals, essential oils, and citric acid. Studies have shown that the fruits contain a special substance – schizandrin. It is a natural stimulant of the human central nervous system. Unlike other stimulants, its action is not accompanied by depletion of nerve cells.
Schisandra is used as an “adaptogen” for increasing resistance to disease and stress, energy, and physical performance and endurance. It also quickly restores vital energy, strengthening the overall tone of the body.
Schisandra is also used for:
- preventing early aging and increasing lifespan
- normalizing blood sugar and blood pressure
- speeding recovery after surgery
- liver disease (hepatitis)
- lowering high cholesterol
- chronic bronchitis, coughs, asthma
- sleep problems (insomnia)
- tiredness and irritability associated with emotional disturbance (neurasthenia)
- premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- night sweats, spontaneous sweating
- erectile dysfunction (ED)
- depression, irritability, and memory loss
improving vision - protecting against radiation
- preventing motion sickness
- boosting energy at the cellular level
- improving the health of the adrenal glands
DIRECTIONS:
Steep 6-7 berries in a teacup of hot water for 10 min. Add some honey to taste. Drink as a tea 2 times a day but avoid drinking in the afternoon. Eating all Schisandra berries is recommended for a stronger energy boost.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Intracranial pressure. hyperexcitability, epilepsy, GERD, Peptic ulcers, acute infectious and viral diseases, liver failure, pregnancy, lactation, children under 12 years of age, hypersensitivity to herbal remedies.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Enhances the effect of psychostimulants and analeptics (including caffeine, camphor, phenamine). It is a physiological antagonist of the hypnotic action of drugs that depress the central nervous system (including barbiturates, tranquilizers, antiepileptic, sedatives, neuroleptics).
Be sure to follow directions on product labels and consult your herbalist or other healthcare professional before using.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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