Schisandra Berries (Organic)
Bulk Herbs: Schisandra Berries, Organic
Schisandra chinensis
Size: 1 oz package
Format: Whole
Plant Part: Berries
Farming: Organic
Also known as: Magnolia vine, Chinese magnolia vine, five-flavor berry, Wu Wei Zi, and schizandra
Origin: China
Chinese folklore says that Schisandra can "calm the heart and quiet the spirit", and it has a long history in TCM. Schisandra, also known as Magnolia vine because it can climb in a creeping fashion, is native to Northern China, Russia, and parts of Korea. An ornamental plant found in many fine gardens throughout the world, schisandra is a woody vine with oval pink leaves and bright red berries. The most popular use can be recorded in China and Russia. Its Chinese name is wu-wei-zi, which means "five-taste fruit". Schisandra has a usually sour, sweet, bitter, warm, and salty taste, hence the name "five taste". Russian hunters have consumed it for centuries as a tea to help with fatigue. Schisandra chinensis is also known as northern schisandra and schizandra and is a member of the Schisandraceae family.
The fruits of a deciduous woody vine native to the forests of northern China and eastern Russia, schisandra berries are typically processed in these regions into juices, wines, extracts, and sweets. The berries can be macerated in fruit juice, tinctured, and infused as schisandra berry tea.
Active Compounds: Lignans (schisandrin, schisandrol A, schisandrin B, schisantherin A), volatile oils, organic acids, and vitamins C and E
Actions: Adaptogen, Hepaprotective, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Cardioprotective, Immune-modulating.
Indications: Schisandra berry is a premier adaptogenic herb in herbalism known as the "five-flavor fruit," used to increase physical/mental stamina, protect the liver, and support respiratory health. It functions as a tonic to combat fatigue, stress, and insomnia, while acting as an astringent to reduce night sweats and support immune function.
Precautions: It is contraindicated during pregnancy (due to potential uterine contractions) and for those with epilepsy, high intracranial pressure, or active ulcers/GERD, as it can increase stomach acid. It may interact with liver-metabolized drugs (e.g., warfarin, tacrolimus) and is unsuitable for those with excess heat.
Herbal Magick: Schisandra berry is a potent, five-flavor magickal herb known in lore for harmonizing the body and spirit, fostering deep energetic balance, and supporting spiritual longevity. Used to connect the heart to the earth, it is associated with building spiritual resilience, enhancing psychic abilities, and providing protection.
The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this information. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease; it is for educational purposes only.