Schizandra - SuperFeast
Schizandra - SuperFeast
Description
Schisandra is one of the top herbs in Daoist Tonic Herbalism.
It’s Chinese name Wu Wei Zhu translates to 5 flavour fruit, as Schisandra berries contain all 5 flavours (sweet, salty, bitter, spicy and sour). In Chinese Medicine, the flavours correspond to different organ systems, meaning Schisandra has a wide range of benefits
A revered herb in Traditional Chinese Tonic Herbalism (TCM) and more recently used in Western herbalism.
Western herbalists mainly use it for it’s liver protective effects whereas Chinese practitioners had a wide variety of uses for it. It is said to act as an adaptogen, support all 3 treasures (Jing, Qi and Shen) while also nourishing all 12 TCM meridians.
Adaptogens are substances that modulate our stress response, calming us down when we’re too elevated and perking us up when we’re too low. Each adaptogenic herb has its own nuances.
It was notably used in Chinese Medicine to support those with liver issues, those recovering from chronic illness as well as to support beauty and sexual health.
Schisandra was also said to have the interesting property of helping to prevent the loss of excess energy by locking in Jing.
Benefits May Include
Benefits May Include
- Liver, kidney, heart and brain protective
- Enhances cellular detoxification
- Increases antioxidant production and provides anti-inflammatory effect
- Supports the nervous system and a healthy stress response
- Activates NRF-2 and increases glutathione production
- Improves endurance and physical capacity
- Improves sexual and reproductive health of men and women
- Supports healthy hormonal levels by enhancing detoxification
- Restores kidney yin
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
Schisandra chinensis (Schisandra berry*)
Equivalent to dry fruit 2g
10:1 extract powder (dual extract)
Directions For Use
Directions for use
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon twice daily
Stir into hot water or plant milk for an instant tonic tea. Works well in hot or cold drinks, broths and meals.
Can be taken with or without food.