Title: Schisandra Herb: Benefits and Uses for Adrenals and More - Dr. Axe
Headings: Schisandra Benefits Adrenals and the Liver
Schisandra Benefits Adrenals and the Liver
What Is Schisandra?
How It Works
Health Benefits
1. Lowers Inflammation
2. Supports Adrenal Function, Helping Us Deal with the Effects of Stress
3. Improves Liver Function and Digestive Health
4. Protects the Skin
5. Improves Mental Performance
6. Helps with Healthy Sexual Function
How to Use
Risks and Side Effects
Final Thoughts
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Content: What Is Schisandra? Schisandra ( Schisandra chinensis) holds a special place in history since it was used along with other ancient herbs like ginseng, goji berry and reishi by Taoist masters, Chinese emperors and elitists. In Russia, schisandra first gained recognition as an “adaptogen agent” in the 1960s when it was published in the official medicine of the USSR handbook, following the discovery that it helps fight adrenal fatigue, heart problems and the negative effects of stress. ( 12)
Interestingly, schisandra gets its name due to the berries having quite a complex taste, since they hold five distinct flavor properties: bitter, sweet, sour, salty and hot. This is why schisdanra is sometimes called “the five-flavored berry.” Beyond just how it tastes, its flavor components are important for understanding the way it works. The secret to schisandra’s power is that it’s said to have properties pertaining to all five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which means it works in multiple “meridians” within the body to restore internal balance and health. Because it impacts nearly every organ system within the human body (what TCM refers to as the 12 “meridians”), it has dozens of uses and benefits. TCM views schisandra as an herb that helps balance all three “treasures” within the body: