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?
Health Benefits
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Liver Injury
Fatigue
Possible Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Dosage and Preparation
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Content: The berries or seeds may be used to treat cough, asthma, indigestion, diarrhea, flu, insomnia, skin allergy, heart palpitations, insulin resistance, and premenstrual syndrome, among other conditions. Schisandra has been used as herbal therapy for centuries in Eastern cultures. However, the health benefits have yet to be extensively studied from a Western clinical perspective. Here is what some of the current research says: Asthma
A number of recent studies have suggested that schisandra extracts may play a beneficial role in treating certain respiratory disorders, including asthma . A 2014 study from Korea reported that schisandra berries exert anti-asthma properties by inhibiting the immunoglobulins (antibodies) that incite the allergy while tempering the hyperresponsiveness that causes airways to spasm and close. The study supported earlier research in which schisandra was shown to reduce coughing and lung inflammation in guinea pigs exposed to cigarette smoke. High Blood Pressure
In Korean medicine, schisandra is sometimes used to treat cardiovascular symptoms associated with menopause. In a 2009 study conducted at Pusan National University, researchers found that various oral schisandra extracts were able to relax cardiac blood vessels in test rats, improving circulation and lowering blood pressure. 6 Alternative Treatments for High Blood Pressure
Liver Injury
Schisandra contains compounds that alleviate oxidative stress on the liver and improve liver function.