Title: Schisandra: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
Headings: Health Benefits of Schisandra
Health Benefits of Schisandra
Can the traditional Chinese herb treat hypertension and liver injury?
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Content: Schisandra: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions
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Health Benefits of Schisandra
Can the traditional Chinese herb treat hypertension and liver injury? By
Cathy Wong
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Medically reviewed by Lana Butner, ND, LAc on February 21, 2021
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Health Benefits
Fatigue
Possible Side Effects
Dosage and Preparation
What to Look For
Other Questions
Schisandra ( Schisandra chinensis) is a plant whose deep red berries have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine. Schisandra is a deciduous climbing vine native to China and Russia that thrives in almost all types of soils. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), schisandra is considered an "adaptogen," meaning a plant or herb that balances the body's functions and maintains homeostasis. The berry itself is often called "five-flavor berry" because it possesses all five of the basic flavors of Chinese herbal medicine: salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and bitter.