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Happy Herb Co
Schisandra
Schisandra
3 reviews
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EFFECTS
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In Chinese herbalism, the dried berries of Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) are used as a tonic and astringent, primarily for the heart, lungs and kidneys. It is said to keep one from losing physical, mental and spiritual energy.
In Western Herbal Medicine Schisandra is often used as a stimulating nervine tonic with an affinity for the liver, enhancing phase I and II liver detoxification. It is the berry of the plant that is used and thus it has potent antioxidant properties.
In Chinese herbalism, the dried berries of Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) are used as a tonic and astringent, primarily for the heart, lungs and kidneys. It is said to keep one from losing physical, mental and spiritual energy.
In Western Herbal Medicine Schisandra is often used as a stimulating nervine tonic with an affinity for the liver, enhancing phase I and II liver detoxification. It is the berry of the plant that is used and thus it has potent antioxidant properties.
Schisandra Uses & Actions
Schisandra Uses & Actions
Primary Uses: Fatigue, Liver Health, and Night Sweats.
Key Herbal Actions: Hepatoprotector.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Contents: Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) berries
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Preparation: 2-4 grams per cup, simmer 15 minutes.
PHYTOTHERAPY
PHYTOTHERAPY
Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)
Schisandra chinensis (Wu Wei Zi) is valued for its bright red fruits, which concentrate dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans such as schisandrin A–C and gomisin A, alongside triterpenoids, organic acids and volatile constituents.¹ These lipophilic lignans interact with cellular stress-response systems: in experimental models they influence antioxidant and mitochondrial pathways and modulate phase I enzymes and transporters (notably CYP3A and P-glycoprotein), thereby altering xenobiotic metabolism and cellular responses to oxidative or metabolic challenge²,³.
In East Asian traditions, the “five-flavour fruit” is used as a tonic to “secure qi,” support endurance and help the body adapt to fatigue and environmental stress, and was later incorporated into Russian adaptogen research²,³. Contemporary work continues to explore how standardized Schisandra preparations affect redox balance, hepatic biotransformation and neuroendocrine signalling, without defining specific clinical outcomes²,³.
This information is for educational purposes only and does not refer to the effects of any specific product.
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- Yang, S., & Yuan, C. (2021). Schisandra chinensis: A comprehensive review on its phytochemicals and biological activities. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 14(9), 103310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103310
- Nowak, A., Zakłos-Szyda, M., Błasiak, J., Nowak, A., Zhang, Z., & Zhang, B. (2019). Potential of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. in human health and nutrition: A review of current knowledge and therapeutic perspectives. Nutrients, 11(2), 333. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11020333
- Zhang, F., Zhai, J., Weng, N., Gao, J., Yin, J., & Chen, W. (2022). A comprehensive review of the main lignan components of Schisandra chinensis (North Wu Wei Zi) and Schisandra sphenanthera (South Wu Wei Zi) and the lignan-induced drug-drug interactions based on the inhibition of cytochrome P450 and P-glycoprotein activities. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 13, 816036. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.816036
Specifications
Specifications
Schisandra by Happy Herb Co.
Other Names: Schisandra chinesis, Magnolia vine
Grown in: China
Organic Status: Australian certified before repackaging
Plant Parts: Berries
Packaging: Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch
Vegan Friendly
Precautions
Precautions
- Avoid combining Schisandra with immunosuppressant drugs.
- Caution combining Schisandra with medications due to its impact on liver detoxification
For specific herb contraindications, see our Herb Hub for more detailed information.
Happy Herb Co provides referenced information for educational purposes only, and does not make any therapeutic claims for any of their products.
Please seek advice from a healthcare provider if you wish to use herbs for therapeutic purposes.
Schisandra
An excellent tonic, restorative and adaptogen that helps the body to cope with stress, protects the liver, improves sexual function and prevents night sweats.
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Claire Delicious, used in a daily mixed herbal tea.
Ahhhh, freshly brewed herbal teas are so much tastier than teabags!
The berries are fresh + squishy.
I'm a Mum in peri menopause so this is working really well for me.
Herbs came in great timing + beautifully boxed.
Agreed Claire freshly brewed is delicious! So glad you are enjoying our Schizandra.
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Yvette P. Herbs arrived beautifully packaged and very quickly.
Their service is even better than the fabulous quality herbs
Hi Yvette! Thank you so much for taking the time to share a review! We really appreciate your support and look forward to connecting more in the future! Cheers x
J
Jeannie E. Thank you so much for the accurate description of the herbs that I purchased. I love them all. I will purchase again. ❤️
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