Schisandra Herbal Remedies
Because of its balanced flavor, containing all 5 flavors (sweet, sour, bitter, acrid, salty), schisandra fruits are recommended for mild digestive or liver disorders, especially when caused by stress or overwork. It is also used for people who are recovering from illness or who have depressed adrenal function due to stress. In Chinese medicine schisandra is used to nourish the adrenals, as an astringent for diarrhea and frequent urination, and to control sweating. Schisandra is often blended with other "adaptogenic" herbs like eleuthero. Schisandra has a taste of SOUR, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of WARM.
Schisandra Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Schisandra Decoction | 1-2 cups 2-3 x daily |
| Schisandra Tincture | 1-2 droppersful 2-3 x daily |
Schisandra Reference Information
| Latin Name | Schisandra chinensis |
| Other Names | Magnolia vine |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Herb Forms | Tincture, capsule, bulk herb. |
| Affects | Endocrine system, Immune system, Liver |
| Cautions | A few reports of appetite suppression, stomach upset, and urticaria are recorded. |
| Botanical Info | A deciduous woody vine, related to the magnolias with bright red berries from the forests of northern China. |
Supporting Research
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Bensky, D. and A. Gamble. 1986. Chinese Herbal Medicine. Seattle: Eastland Press.