Schisandra

Schisandra chinensis

Five-flavor berry, powerful adaptogen from Chinese medicine.

Description

Schisandra supports the liver, strengthens physical and mental endurance, and improves stress resistance.

Benefits

• Adaptogen
• Hepatoprotective
• Cognitive stimulant
• Tonic
• Improves endurance

How to use

As dried berries, powder, extract capsules or decoction.

📋 Recommended preparation

Decoction: 3-5g dried berries in 500ml water, boil 15 minutes.

Precautions

• Not recommended for epilepsy.
• Avoid during pregnancy.

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