Herbal Information for Organic Schisandra Fruit in Whole Form (Tea Grade)
Product Description
Common Name: Schisandra Fruit, Schisandra Berries, Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Five Flavored Seed, Jujube Fruit, Magnolia Vine
Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensis fruit
Pin Yin Name: Wu Wei Zi
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: One Pound (1lb)
Form: Organic Whole Form
Origin: China
Brand: nuherbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use if excessive heat is present.
California Prop 65
Additional Information About Schisandra Fruit
Whole berries are commonly made into a decoction or a tincture. If you want to be adventurous, add a few to your chicken soup as they make a tasty addition to the flavor.
Product Properties: Sour, Warm
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Kidney, Lung
Benefits of Schisandra Fruit
- Liver Support
- Tonic
- Cardiovascular Health
- Relaxant
- Sedative
Schisandra Fruit Can Be Combined With:
+American Ginseng
+Horny Goat Weed
+Cinnamon
+Goji Berry
Schisandra berry, the "five flavor fruit" a nutrimental and invigorating snack!
Schisandra also known as Wu Wei Zi the “five flavor fruit.” According to TCM it’s the only fruit to contain all five tastes, bitter, pungent, salty, sour, and sweet. According to that branch of herbal medicine, this unique composition supports the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and spleen, which are known as the Five Zang Organs. Collectively these organs are known as having yin qualities and produce and store qi, the vital lifeforce that makes up all living things.
Schisandra as a high-grade holistic herbal fruit used for a wide variety of medical conditions.
Schisandra fruit contains at least 30 different lignans. Lignans, which are sometimes described as phytoestrogens, which are plant-derived compounds.
Schisandra Berry has long been known to aid in maintaining vitality and support healthy cellular function. It is a fantastic liver detoxifier, Schisandra actually works to deactivate free radicals that attack liver cells.
Schisandra fruit is a organic, natural, all supporting mood enhancing anti-anxiety berry. In addition to its ability to assist in stabilize mental fortitude through lowering stress levels. Its adaptogenic qualities mean that it specifically reduces both mental and physical stress, exerting a normalizing effect on the whole body. This adaptogenic berry also contributes in fighting the adrenal fatigue that is linked to stress. Adaptogens are an active ingredients in certain plants and mushrooms that may impact how your body deals with stress, anxiety and fatigue.
Schisandra is also a natural beauty tonic, protecting the skin from environmental stress, toxins. Schisandra fruit astringent quality helps in aiding it's restorative properties for skin health. Collaborates within and builds the immune defense energy that flows beneath the surface of the skin.
References
1 "Schisandra: Ultimate Superberry." Medicine Hunter. <http://www.medicinehunter.com/schisandra>.
2 "Schisandra: Information from Answers.com." Answers.com. <http://www.answers.com/topic/schisandra>.
3 "Schisandra Strengthens Your Liver and Increases Glutathione Production!" Smart Publications. <http://www.smart-publications.com/articles/schisandra-strengthens-your-liver-and-increases-glutathione-production>.
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About Nuherbs Lab Tested Quality.
Each batch of herbs is dual-lab tested by our in-house lab and independent third party lab. Our in-house lab is equipped with instruments such as a high performance liquid chromatography, moisture determination meter, Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, etc.
In addition, the following additional tests are performed:
- Micro bacteria
- Pesticides - over 200 pesticides tested for (Uab 2000 screen).
- Heavy Metals - Lead, Mercury and Arsenic
Traditional Chinese Herbs encompasses the use of different parts of plants, such as the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These plant parts are often used as a tea, decoctions, extracts, made into capsules or even a footbath. These bulk herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony and balance.
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