Schisandra Powder 250g - Biosamara

Schisandra Powder 250g from Biosamara

Schisandra is a small red berry, native to northeastern and northern China. It is one of the most popular plants in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
There is a balancing effect of the body and helps to cope with mental and physical stress. It is also associated with a decrease in blood pressure, which is usually associated with stress and can help fight adrenal fatigue, nervous breakdown and lack of energy.

In China it is taken to strengthen sexual organs and promote mental function. Unlike caffeine, Schisandra stimulates the central nervous system, without creating an exciting effect.

Scientific studies have shown that Schisandra increases the capacity for work, the capacity to exercise and physical endurance and also mental capacity.

Schisandra in addition to helping with mental clarity and stimulation of the mind can also help against insomnia. This is the magic of adaptogenic plants that bring the body from extremes back into balance.
In the case of insomnia the Schisandra works by relieving anxiety and stress and this allows you to relax more at night.

Schisandra is also called Wu Wei Zi, which means “The fruit of five flavors”. This is due to the fact that Schisandra own the five classic tastes (sour, bitter, sweet, spicy and salty), and therefore has the essence of all five elementary energies in Traditional Chinese medicine (wood, fire, earth, metal and water).

Schisandra is respected as a tonic herb of longevity and that provides health and is in the same class as Ginseng, Reishi and Goji.

Although it is believed that Schisandra can benefit all functions of the body, it has traditionally been known to have greater influence on the functions of the kidneys, lungs, brain and liver.

Its active components are Schisandra lignanas schisandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisins and pregomisin which are found in the seeds of the fruit.

Studies have shown that these compounds have a hepatoprotective, antiviral, neuroprotective effect and contain high levels of antioxidants.

Clinical studies have indicated that some substances extracted from Schisandra can help treat liver disease and is often referred to as a liver detoxification, freeing the liver from unwanted toxins. It has also been used in treatments for liver disease, such as hepatitis.

Schisandra supports the skin and its functions and is used to create beautiful skin and to protect the skin against the damaging effects of the wind.

It was very popular with the wealthy men and women of China, especially the women of the imperial court because of its rejuvenating effects that were intended to preserve the youth of their skin more. Taken regularly over a long period of time improves the quality and brightness of the skin.