Native to China and areas of Russia the Schizandra fruit is used in herbal medicine for its many health benefits. Schizandra is known as adaptogens, which help prevent physical and chemical stress on the body. Known as the five flavour berry, because it possesses the five major flavour types: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy, Schizandras health benefits, range from overall health, liver detox and boosting sexual function.
Key Constituents:
Sesquicarene
Phytoestrogens
Deoxyschizandrin
Schizandrol
Stigmasterol
Two major lignans: Schisandrin and Gomisin A
Vitamins C and E
Tannins
Schizandra Benefits Include:
As a powerful adaptogen
Increases strength, stamina & endurance
Increases energy
Improves digestive health
Improves mind clarity
Fights fatigue
Treats allergies
Protect the eggs (ovulation) from free radical damage and can prevent the eggs from prematurely ageing and dying
Treats pre menstrual syndrome (PMS)
Helps digestion and treat indigestion
Treats liver disease
Reduces vaginal dryness
Increases fertility in both men and women
Enhances the immune system
Powerful antioxidant
Treats respiratory ailments
Improves the functioning of the respiratory system
An aphrodisiac
Treats sore throats, colds, flu and coughs
Protects the liver and lungs
Treats insomnia and night sweats
Treats mental and physical exhaustion
Relieves stress & anxiety
Increases sperm motility and morphology, ejaculate volume, sperm concentration and DNA integrity
Treats depression
Improves impotence and erectile dysfunction
Increases circulation
Treats chronic fatigue syndrome
Protects and enhance vision and hearing
Lowers high cholesterol & blood pressure
Treats asthma
Supports & protects liver health
Rids the body of toxic estrogens
Increases libido
Improves adrenal fatigue & supports the adrenal glands
Balances hormones and induces ovulation
Improves night vision
Reduces appetite
Protects against inflammation
Cleanses heavy metals from the body
Supports the endocrine, central nervous system, respiratory and immune system
Improves blood flow and circulation
Improves cardiovascular health
Promotes longevity
Improves mental and cognitive health: Preventing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington disease
Boosts immunity
Prevents cancer
Relieves headaches & migraines
Improves mental performance
Protects & improves the skin
Supports health sexual function
Protects & improves vision
Relieves eczema and hives
Combats menopausal symptoms
Prevents hepatitis infections and treats hepatitis C & B
Relieves symptoms of pneumonia
Prevents and treats motion sickness
Regulating blood sugar levels
Mild sedative
Improves & prevents cirrhosis
Improves weight loss
Promotes sleep
Fights dizziness and exhaustion
Combats hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Faster recovery after surgery
Boosts mood
Improves & prevents diabetes
Reduces psychological stress
Treats altitude sickness
Improves ADD/ADHA
Helps with chemotherapy and radiation side effects
Fights & prevents HIV, tuberculosis, neuroses, nephritis, neuralgia, neurasthenia
Supports lung weakness (shortness of breath, hypoxia, wheezing, susceptibility to respiratory infection)
Improves post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Treats Meniere’s disease
Promotes physical health
Aids in detoxification
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