Schisandra
The five-flavored berry
Updated
Overview
The five-flavored berry
Latin name : Schisandra chinensis
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Fruit
- Preparation Forms
- extrait sec, gelule, teinture mere
- Active Compounds
- schisandrines, lignanes
Therapeutic Properties
- Adaptogen
- Hepatoprotective
- Antioxidant
- Nerve tonic
Indications
- Physical and mental fatigue
- Stress
- Cognitive performance
- Liver protection
Recommended Dosage
1.5-6 g dried berries or 500 mg extract daily
Contraindications
- Epilepsy
- Intracranial hypertension
- Pregnancy
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended