Schisandra
6Schisandra
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Origin:
China
Native to northern China and the Russian Far East. A key herb in traditional Chinese medicine.
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Schisandra berries (Schisandra chinensis) are known as Wu Wei Zi — the five-flavour fruit — for their complex taste and five-element harmony in traditional Chinese medicine. Revered for thousands of years as a tonic for vitality, stress recovery, and longevity, these bright red berries are used to support the liver, lungs, nervous system, and spirit. Tart, astringent, and slightly spicy, they’re ideal in teas, tinctures, or adrenal blends for energy and focus.
- Classified as a top adaptogen — helps balance stress and restore vitality
- Used to support liver detox, lung health, memory, endurance, and immune tone
- Backed by research for antioxidant, hepatoprotective, neuroprotective, and anti-aging actions
- Used in traditional medicine to stop night sweats, calm the heart, and tone Qi
- Popular in adrenal tonics, brain elixirs, sleep blends, and longevity formulas
Tea (decoction): Simmer 1–2 tsp berries in water for 15–20 minutes. Drink 1–2 times daily. Blend with ginger, cinnamon, or licorice for warmth.
Omija punch: Soak in cold water with honey and sliced fruit. Serve chilled with pine nuts for a traditional Korean drink.
Tincture: Take 2–4 mL (1:5) up to 3x/day for stress, focus, or liver support. Combine with rhodiola, ginseng, or milk thistle.
Food use: Add to stews, congee, syrups, or jams. Cook and strain to remove seeds. Can also be powdered into adaptogen blends.
Pets: May be used in small amounts under holistic vet care for liver, kidney, or endurance support. Not for use in cats.
Schisandra is known for its balance — simultaneously calming and energising. Customers use it in daily adaptogen rituals, longevity blends, and tea formulas for stamina, beauty, and mood. It may support sleep, concentration, and hormone transitions. Schisandra's berries are packed with lignans, antioxidants, and a signature five-flavour profile. Store cool and dry for best potency, and note that a little goes a long way due to the strong taste.
Not for use during pregnancy. May interact with medications (especially liver-metabolised drugs). Avoid in active fevers or with reflux. Monitor for overuse. Store airtight and dry.
- Actions: Adaptogen, hepatoprotective, astringent, antioxidant, tonic, expectorant
- Systems: Nervous, hepatic, immune, respiratory, reproductive
- Energetics: Slightly warming, sour, astringent, balanced
- Pairings: Rhodiola, milk thistle, reishi, turmeric, ginseng, licorice
- Clinical note: Avoid with reflux or heat signs. Useful in adrenal, cognitive, and menopausal blends. Best in small daily amounts or cycles.
This information is for general reference only. Consult a practitioner if pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or managing chronic illness. Store in a cool, dry place away from light and heat.
