Schizandra

Schizandra is an woody vine native to China and Russia used in traditioanl Chinese medicine for centuries. Schizandra is an Adaptogen promoting balance, supporting the body for a state of homeostasis. 

Botanical Names

 Schizandra chinensis

 Schizandra rubriflora

 Schizandra sphenanthera 

 Schizandra is from the Schisandraceae family.

Part Used

 Dried, ripe fruit described as Seeds - especially the oil fraction.

Cardiovascular System

 Schizandra may improve Blood Circulation.  ^[1]

Digestive System

 Schizandra reputedly alleviates Diarrhea. 

Eyes/Vision

 Schizandra is commonly used in Russia to treat Eye Fatigue. 

 Schizandra is claimed to improve night visions ability to adapt to dark lighting conditions and may be useful for the treatment of Night Blindness.  ^[2]

 Schizandra is claimed (in Russia) to improve Sight. 

Immune System

 Schizandra may inhibit various types of Cancer cells:  ^[3]

 Schizandra may help to prevent Cancer - Liver due to the Gomisan A and other Lignan content of Schizandra enhancing the excretion of Liver carcinogens from the Liver and by reversing abnormal changes in Liver Cells.  ^[4]

 Schizandra may help to prevent Cancer - Lung.  ^[5]

 Schizandra may help to prevent/treat Cancer - Stomach due to the Schisandrin B content of Schizandra.  ^[6]

 Schizandra may reduce Inflammation.  ^[7]

Metabolism

 Schizandra’s constituents possess Antioxidants properties.  ^[8]

 Schizandra is claimed to normalize Blood Sugar levels. 

 Schizandra may be useful for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus.  ^[9]

 Schizandra may increases the body’s production of Energy.  ^[10]

 Schizandra may alleviate Fatigue.  ^[11]

 Schizandra may alleviate Hepatitis and may reduce the Liver damage caused by Hepatitis:  ^[12]

 Schizandra may be useful for the treatment of Viral Hepatitis:  ^[13]