Schizandra chinensis / WU WEI ZI / Schizandra Berries Whole

Description

Botanical Name – Schizandra chinensis

Chinese Name – WU WEI ZI

English Name – Schizandra Berries

Schizandra chinensis (common name: magnolia-vine, Chinese magnolia-vine, schisandra), whose fruit is called magnolia berry or five-flavour berry, is a deciduous woody vine native to forests of Northern China and the Russian Far East.

The plant likes some shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Its Chinese name (five-flavour berry) comes from the fact that its berries possess all five basic flavours: salty, sweet, sour, pungent (spicy), and bitter.

Its berries are used in traditional medicine, where it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

Medicinal Action and Uses

Adaptogen – The berries are used as a general hepatoprotector, antioxidant and adaptogen. It is able to help the body resist the effects of anxiety and stress, plus bolster the body’s defences against disease.

Antioxidant – the Schisandra plant had a strong, antioxidant effect against toxic damage, and can assist in treatming liver damage in people with both acute and chronic hepatitis, a liver disease.

Cognitive – Studies have shown that Shizandra berries have a positive effect on brain function, in particular for treating Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. This is due to its anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective effect upon microglial cells in the brain.

Immunostimulant – It can be used to tone and strengthen the immune system to increase physical performance and endurance and promotes recovery after surgery.

Nervine – Promotes vitality and increases memory and cognitive functions while providing resistance to stress. It is also a mild anti-depressant and stress reliever.

Packaging

Product is supplied in Resealable Foil Bags.

Packaging

This product is packaged in protective foil bags. These keep the contents fresh and protected from moisture and light. Look out for the QR code on the label - you can scan this with your smartphone to download the Certificate of Analysis document for this product.

Whole Herbs

Whole herbs like Schizandra chinensis / WU WEI ZI / Schizandra Berries Whole are herbs which are a suitable size to use whole. They are often petals and flowers, which tend to be smaller than leaves, stems and roots. Our whole herbs are dried.