"Schisandra -An Oriental Herb That Can Boost Energy Levels"

By Kearney Adams


Schisandra - at a glance

What Is It?

What Conditions Can It Treat?

What Does Adaptogenic Mean?

What Ingredients Does It Contain That Give It Medicinal Qualities?

Schisandra is a Chinese herb that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine.

Indeed, the Chinese feel it is a tonic that can boost metabolism and overall vitality.

Further, it has been shown to be effective in lowering blood pressure, improving heart

function, improving circulation, normalizing blood sugar levels, and improving vision.

Additionally, it helps your body's liver function better, resulting in a more efficient, energized metabolism.

Also, it increases your body's ability to absorb oxygen on a cellular level and can strengthen your immune system.

What Conditions Can It Treat?
its fruit has the combined flavors of sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and bitter

[Top] Schisandra has been proven effective in treating the following conditions:
  • Improving heart function and heart circulation.
  • It is a useful treatment for Dysentery and Diarrhea.
  • Minimizing fatigue, increasing endurance and strength for individuals needing high energy levels such as athletes.
  • It is an effective treatment for liver conditions such as hepatitis, and impaired liver function. In one study of individuals with hepatitis, it improved the condition of 76 percent of those participating.
  • Improving mental function, concentration and memory. In the 1950s, studies reported on its ability to increase mental and physical stamina.
  • It is also used as a treatment for allergies and other respiratory problems such as chronic coughing and wheezing.
  • It has been proven effective against skin conditions such as hives and eczema.
  • Being an adaptogen, it may help induce sleep or help you wake up early in the morning (see below).

What Does Adaptogenic Mean?
this herb may help control cholesterol levels

[Top] The fruits from this herb are used for medicinal purposes and are considered 'adaptogenic' medications. This means that they help the body to adapt to new stressors by stimulating your body's defensive mechanisms.

It is interesting to note that it may be utilized for contradictory symptoms, but it would still know what kind of effect it should have on the body.

For example, it can be used in place of your morning coffee to wake you up, and used before bedtime to help you go to sleep.

What Ingredients Does It Contain That Give It Medicinal Qualities?
this herb has no known side effects

[Top] Its berries contain over 30 different lignans, which are chemicals that help to regenerate damaged liver tissues caused by harmful influences such as alcohol and hepatitis.

Furthermore, lignans have been found to lower serum levels of glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT). SGPT is a liver or heart enzyme that is released into the blood stream when the liver or heart is damaged.

In fact, in 1986, Chinese researchers reported over 5000 cases of different types of hepatitis had been successfully treated using this herb. According to researchers, elevated levels of SGPT returned to normal in 75 percent of those treated after 20 days of treatment with Schisandra.

In addition, lignans interfere with the action of a chemical called platelet activating factor. This chemical is thought to promote inflammation in the body.

Finally, it also functions as a free radical scavenger. It contains 9 different compounds that function to neutralize the damaging effects of these cellular structures.


Schisandra may not be part of your herbal tool chest, but you'll not find a more versatile home remedy than this.

Fortunately, its 'adaptogenic' qualities make it a beneficial remedy for numerous conditions.

To sum up, if you're tiring easily and need something to help boost metabolism levels, this herb will do that just fine.






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