HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Schisandra Berry

Botanical nameSchisandra chinensis

Plant part usedBerry

Important safety information: May alter drug metabolism; seek advice with prescription medicines, reflux, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Herbal actions

Adaptogenic
hepatoprotective
antioxidant

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Stress resilience and fatigue
Mental performance support
Traditional liver support

Main constituents

Lignans (schisandrin/schisandrol), organic acids, volatile oils

Preparation overview

Tea: Decoction. Lightly crush berries and simmer; tart and strongly flavoured.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

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