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Schizandra chinensis/Magnolia vine - 50g
(Fructus Schizandrae chinensis)
Magnolia vine - five flavor berry (Schisandra chinensis) is an adaptogen - substances increasing resistance of the body during exercise and in extreme conditions. Similar effects have Siberian, Ginseng, Rhodiola. Schizandrine has stimulative effect on the CNS, stimulates vascular activity, respiration...
Description of herb
Schisandra chinensis "Fruit of Five Flavors" is a medicinal herb that is most often found in the countries of the Far East. It is widespread mainly in Manchuria, Korea and Japan, but also partially extends to Mongolia and southern Siberia.
It is a plant growing to a height of 6 - 12 meters. It is a type of creeper with white or pinkish flowers that smell like a lemon. It has bright red fruits in the shape of red currant grapes. It is thanks to these fruits that it is often referred to as the "seed of five flavors", because in each of its seeds the taste is sour, sweet, hot, salty and bitter.
The fruits are often deformed, wrinkled, red to dark red. They contain 1 to 2 seeds, glossy, yellow-brown to dark brown, often visibly penetrating the crop. They have a faint specific odor, spicy, bitter-sour taste, astringent and characteristically hot in the mouth.
Healing effects
Schisandra chinensis is one of the adaptogens, ie substances that increase the body's resistance to stress and in extreme conditions. For example, Eleutherococcus, Ginseng, Rhodiola rosea and others have similar effects.
The use has no negative side effects and schizandrin, which is contained in all parts of the plant, has a beneficial effect on the human body. The fruits have a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, stimulate vascular activity and respiration.
We use dried fruits for tea. Alcohol tincture from seeds and fruits (150 g of dried fruits loaded into 1 liter of 50% alcohol for 3 weeks) is used as a means of increasing work capacity, strengthens the body with severe physical exertion, physical and intellectual fatigue, drowsiness and depressive states.
The high content of vitamin C and other substances (schizandrin, schizandrol) rank the plant among the most valuable types of harmonizers of the human body.
The main reason why fruits are harvested is its healing properties, which is why it is widely used in Chinese folk medicine, where it occupies an honorary place right next to Ginseng. The most effective substances are found in the already mentioned fruits. All the substances contained significantly harmonize the human body.
Active substances
100 g of fruit contains
- resinous substances 7.8%
- organic acids:
- malic acid 8.4%
- citric acid 11.36%
- tartaric acid 0.8%
- ascorbic acid (vitamin C) 350-580 mg
- slime
- peptides
- carbohydrates
- vitamin E
Seeds contain
- essential oils
- schizandrin
- resin
- fats
- mineral substances
Properties
Adaptogen, aphrodisiac, immunostimulant.
Recommended at
- has a stimulating effect (increases mental and physical activity)
- in case of general exhaustion of the organism (manifested in the form of eg depression, fatigue, drowsiness, etc.)
- diseases of the kidneys (eg frequent urination), lungs (eg shortness of breath), liver or intestines
- stimulates vascular and cardiac activity and the function of the nervous system
- strengthens the immune system
- increases potency in men (is a natural aphrodisiac)
- sharpens eyesight (improves visual adaptation to darkness)
- excellent on reduction diets (suppresses appetite, 6-8 berries drive away hunger)
Preparation and dosing
- Eat 6-8 dried berries a day.
- 5 g of dried and crushed fruit in a glass of cold water, let stand for 8 hours and then drink.
TEA
Preparation: Pour 200 ml of boiling water over 10 g of crushed dried fruit.
Dosing: Take one tablespoon twice a day.
TINCTURE
Preparation: Pour 1 liter of 50% alcohol over 150g of dried fruit and let it infuse for at least 3 weeks.
Dosing: Take 10-15 drops a day.
Side effects
It is not recommended for people suffering from epilepsy, high blood pressure or heart disease.
REMEMBER: Tell all your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.