Schisandra Berry (5% Schisandrins)

History:

Schisandra Berries, and the beautiful vines upon which they grow, are native to China, Russia, Korea and, some claim, to the eastern part of the United States. Schisandra is a hardy deciduous climber that thrives in virtually any soil, but prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and its preferred position is on a sheltered, shady wall. The woody plant is valued for its attractive flowers, foliage and fruit (the berries), which are used in tasty and nutritious juices, and as an important ingredient in herbal preparations. The plant is fairly compact, adaptable to arbors and walls, and bears oval leaves, pink flowers and spikes of red berries. The vine reaches a length of up to twenty-five feet and is commonly grown in gardens with the aromatic berries dried and used medicinally. Schisandra Berry was highly coveted by the wealthy and was a favorite among Chinese emperors; in China it was called "Fruit of Five Flavors," because all five basic tastes were represented: salty, sweet, sour, spicy and bitter. It was also considered one of the most useful herbs from the herbal traditions of Asia for a healthy liver, a tradition that has been echoed in many modern herbal preparations. In China, it was also used as a general health tonic, libido support, a beauty treatment for skin, and was thought to nourish a healthy genitourinary system and sexual organs; and until recently, Schisandra was a rather rare and expensive herb. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is still used for healthy skin, restful sleep and bronchial health. Some of the constituents in Schisandra include hydrocarbon derivatives (e.g. sesquicarene, beta-2-bisabolene, beta-chamigrene, alpha-ylangene), triterpenoid (nigranoic acid), lignins (schizandrin, gamma-schizandrin, schizandrol, deoxy-schizandrin, gomisins and pregomisin), citral, phytosterols (stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol), volatile oils, essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C and E.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should not use Schisandra Berry Herbal Supplement (it is a uterine stimulant). People who have gallstones or blockages of the bile ducts and those with peptic ulcers, epilepsy and very high blood pressure should also avoid Schisandra. Do not take Schisandra Berry if you have intracranial (in the head) pressure.

Capsule Information:
Our Schisandra Berry (5% Schisandrins) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 700 mgs.

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