Efficacy and effects of Schisandra and contraindications

It is used in cases where there is a deficiency of qi and fluids, yin and blood, and prolonged diarrhea.

Benefit the lungs and kidneys

Wu Wei Zi can astringent and solid astringent, benefit Qi and generate fluid, and tonify the kidney. It is often used to improve and relieve Qi deficiency and fluid injury, body tiredness and sweating, shortness of breath and palpitations, asthma and cough caused by deficiency of lung qi or deficiency of both lung and kidney, or asthma and cough for a long time and depletion of lung qi; kidney qi is not solid, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, prolonged diarrhea, etc. Wu Wei Zi, with its five flavors, can play a balancing role on the five human organs - heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney.

Strengthens the body

Studies have shown that schisandra is rich in organic acids, vitamins, flavonoids, phytosterols and lignans, which have a strong restorative effect. It is one of the few herbs that have three major tonic effects: essence, qi and spirit, which can benefit qi and strengthen the liver, increase the efficiency of cells in eliminating waste, supply more oxygen for energy production and transportation, and improve memory and sexual endurance.

Reduces Stress and Boredom

Schisandra chinensis has significant sedative effects. Schisandra chinensis extract and alcohol methyl reduce voluntary activity in mice, prolong barbiturate sleep, inhibit aggressive behavior in animals, counteract electroshock and chemical convulsions, and act similarly to tranquilizers. Wu Wei Yu can help the body to alleviate the adverse effects of stress factors such as cold, heat, noise and emotional overload, so it helps to enhance work capacity, enhance endurance and reduce fatigue effects.

Regulates blood pressure

Schisandra regulates blood pressure, enhances heart function, stimulates respiration, also expectorant, cough suppressant, promotes bile secretion, and has a protective effect on liver cells.

Boosts immunity

Schisandra promotes the synthesis of liver glycogen, which enhances sugar metabolism, and in turn increases protein synthesis in liver cells. It has a promoting effect on lymphocyte DNA synthesis, increases lymphoblast production and promotes splenic immune function, while schisandraol enhances the immunosuppressive effect of adrenocorticotropic hormone and counteracts allogeneic tissue transplant rejection.

Delays aging

Schisandra berry is rich in Schisandra berry ethylene and Schisandra berry phenol, which have antioxidant effects, scavenging free radicals, inhibiting lipid peroxide formation, increasing protein content of brain and liver, and slowing down aging.

Contraindications to the consumption of schisandra

1. Not to be taken by those who have external evil, internal real heat or cough or measles. 2. "Ben Cao Zheng": cold cough should be contraindicated for fear that it will not disperse. It is contraindicated when swallowing acid with liver vigor, for fear that it will help wood to hurt earth. 3. "Ben Cao Jing Shu": It is forbidden to use Scutellaria baicalensis for the first rash and for all stopping drinking, if the liver family has moving qi and the lung family has real heat. 4. Wu Wei Zi has a small poison, individual patients have burning stomach, acidity and stomach pain after taking the medicine, so it should be used under the knowledge of a doctor.

How to consume schisandra

Schisandra is mostly taken internally, mainly by decocting it into a medicinal soup. It can also be taken with warm water, or you can put it in your mouth and chew it carefully, then rinse your mouth with water, or you can mix the pollen with honey and wash it out with warm water.

Schisandra tea

Five to 10 grams of schisandra, ice sugar, boiling water brewed as a substitute for tea, sour and sweet, taste good. Regularly drink this tea can lower blood pressure, improve the symptoms of hypertension, and can prevent and treat coronary heart disease.

Schisandra porridge

Ingredients: schisandra 10 grams, rice 2 taels. Practice: rice, Schisandra, simmered together over moderate heat. Efficacy: Schisandra can nourish the liver and kidneys, rice has the effect of protecting the liver and stomach, eaten after drinking can reduce a large amount of alcohol damage to the liver.