Family
- Schisandraceae
Constituents
- Vitamins A, B6, C, E
- Trace elements: germanium, selenium, iodine, zinc
- Citral essential oil
- Betachamigrene
- Citric acid and malic acid
- Lignans (schizandrin, deoxyschizandrin, gomisione...)
Parts used
- Dried Berries
Properties
- Adaptogenic properties
- Tonic, energizing and stimulating plant.
- Antioxidant
- Antidepressant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Cardioprotective
- Antihypertensive
- Hepatoprotective
Side effects
Some side effects may appear on the fringe of its consumption.
They are rare and mostly temporary.
These include stomach discomfort, loss (or suppression) of appetite, and skin rashes.
Reduce or eliminate the doses consumed daily so that these symptoms disappear.
If they persist, contact your doctor.
Contraindications
Do not use in pregnant or lactating women.
Not suitable for people suffering from high blood pressure, reflux esophagitis, gastric acidity, epilepsy, intracranial hypertension or peptic ulcer.
Interactions
Drug interactions are possible.
That is why medical advice should be sought before taking schisandra together with medical treatment.
Forms of use
Schisandra is a plant that is not easily found in Europe, unless it is used in the form of food supplements.
In that case, it is important to carefully select the product you are going to consume.
Opt for a plant grown with respect for the environment, consumers and producers.
In other words, products from organic farming.
In fact, berries are most effective when they are not loaded with pesticides or other chemicals.
Also choose a product whose production method respects the fragility of the plant's active ingredients.
The dosage of the product can be found on its packaging and depends on the concentration of the active ingredients in the extract.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for the number of capsules (or tablets), the frequency and the number of daily doses.