SCHISANDRA BERRIES - SCHISANDRA POWDER BIO 80gr.

SCHISANDRA BERRIES ( Schisandra chinensis)
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Chinese women traditionally use these berries in their diet to maintain their youthful vigor . The plant is called Schisandra chinensis which means "fruit with five flavors" because its purple-red berries are described as having five flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, spicy and sour! The seeds of the Schisandra berry contain lignans . These are substances that may have beneficial effects on health.

For thousands of years these berries have been considered

• extremely anti-aging
• endurance boosters
• mental clarity enhancers
• has shown a beneficial , positive effect on Alzheimer 's disease
• ideal for improving reflexes and performance at work
• They have adaptive properties , namely they have been widely used to combat anxiety & fatigue.
  as well as strengthen the body's defenses against diseases.
  
• has antidepressant effects
• to enhance libido
• but mainly for their protective effect on the liver and kidneys.
• It is effective in relieving some menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, sweating, and heart palpitations.
  
• They have adaptogenic properties. This means that they are able to help the body resist the effects of stress and anxiety, as well as strengthen the body's defenses against disease.
  

They are particularly popular in Asia and modern extensive studies are being conducted on their use in combating hepatitis. The lignans found in these berries protect the liver , stimulating cells that produce many useful antioxidants. (Liver dysfunction also leads to reduced fat metabolism and incomplete detoxification, conditions that make it difficult to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight)

They help the body respond to stressful situations and act as a mild sedative and antidepressant , they act against certain mental illnesses, they protect against diseases of the central nervous system, cardiovascular diseases, they act against hypotension, flu and against the side effects of alcohol.

In traditional Chinese medicine, they are used to increase the body's resistance to infections, enhance skin health, combat insomnia or restless sleep, treat persistent coughs, etc.

How to use/Dosage

The powder dissolves in water, juice, or your yogurt.
Use Schisandra berries for their adaptogenic properties at a dosage of 1.5 – 6 g per day (half a teaspoon to 1 tablespoon).
Ideally, you should let the berries soak overnight, squeeze them in the morning and simmer them in new water for about 20 minutes so that they extract their unique elements into the water and you have a very beneficial tea.

Alternatively, grind the berries into a fine powder (make a week's supply) and add it to fruit juices, smoothies, or your breakfast.

Special precautions
Excessively high doses can lead to symptoms of gastric discomfort, such as heartburn. For this reason, Schisandra may not be suitable for people with conditions such as ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or hyperchlorhydria (high stomach acid). Schisandra may also cause decreased appetite.
Schisandra may not be suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Discuss its use with your doctor before starting to take it.
It may also cause allergic reactions in some people, such as itching or a skin rash.


Indicative bibliography

• Pharmacology of Schisandra chinensis Bail.: An overview of Russian research and uses in medicine
• The influence of Schisandrin B on a model of Alzheimer's disease using β-amyloid protein Aβ 1-42-mediated damage in SH-SY5Y neuronal cell line and underlying mechanisms
• Antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of Schisandra chinensis pollen extract on CCl4-induced acute liver damage in mice
• A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Schisandra chinensis for menopausal symptoms
• The effect of Schisandra chinensis extracts on depression by noradrenergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic and glutamatergic systems in the forced swim test in mice