Schisandra chinensis
The English name for this herb is Schisandra .
Description
Schisandra chinensis. Schisandra is a woody vine with numerous clusters of tiny, bright red berries. It is found throughout northern and northeast China and the adjacent regions of Russia and Korea. The fully ripe, sun-dried fruit is used medicinally. It has sour, sweet, salty, hot, and bitter tastes. This unusual combination of flavors is reflected in schisandra's Chinese name wu-wei-zi, meaning 'five taste fruit.'
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological actions of Schisandra chinensis are Kidneys Tonic, Lung Astringent.
Indications
The indications of Schisandra chinensis are Cough, Thirst, Physical Exhaustion, Sore Throat, Stress, Night Sweats, Chemotherapy support, Liver support, Hepatitis support, Insomina.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
None recorded.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
None recorded.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1.000 – 6.000 g/day | The tincture ,the amount of 2-4 ml thrice a day, can also be used. |
Available Brands
None recorded.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Schisandra chinensis.
Substitutes
No information regarding Schisandra chinensis's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Schisandra chinensis are Acids, Essential Oil, Lignans [schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisins & pregomisin].
Antidotes
No information regarding Schisandra chinensis's antidote is currently available.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Schisandra chinensis. (work in progress)