SCHISANDRA
| SCHISANDRA, Schisandra chinensis |
| Parts used: Fruit |
| Constituents: Lignans, Essential oil, acids |
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| Actions |
Indications |
Tonic
Hepatoprotective
Nervine
Expectorant
Adaptogen
Antitussive
Antioxidant |
To the kidneys. Chronic gastritis
Hepatitis, liver support, regenerates liver tissue, alcohol abuse
Specific for high levels of SGPT in hepatitis C
Exhaustion, fatigue, stress, low libido, Parkinson’s +Passionflower
Coughs, common cold, sore throat
Insomnia, thirst, night sweats, good for memory, improves vision
Increases vaginal secretions
Chemo and radiation therapy support +Cat’s claw, Thuja, Panax, Astragalus |
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| Herbal extract,
30-60mL per week |
| Energetics: Sour, warm, salty |
| Contraindications: Pregnancy, may induce labour |
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