The Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Schisandra Chinensis: A Complete Guide

January 23, 2024

The nutritional value of Schisandra chinensis is rich, and the whole plant can be used as medicine. The root, stem, leaves, and fruit of Schisandra chinensis are all excellent hemostatic traditional Chinese medicine. Let's learn about the usage of Schisandra chinensis!


Schisandra chinensis is actually found in many parts of China, usually in low-altitude deep mountain forests and some sparse groves.

It does not have high requirements for the environment. As long as the soil has a little humus, it can grow well. It does not need much water either. It can rely on rainwater for growth.

Therefore, you usually see the heads of Schisandra chinensis growing on relatively dry ground, and it is rare to see them growing near streams or swamps.

The fruit of Schisandra chinensis can be eaten fresh, and its whole plant is valuable. Its stems can be directly used as medicine. The stems of Schisandra chinensis can effectively treat sprains, limb soreness, and other skin diseases.


It is said that regularly eating Schisandra chinensis has a very good health effect. It can promote the absorption and digestion function of the intestines and stomach, and eliminate excess fat from the intestines and stomach, preventing hyperlipidemia, weight loss, and slimming. It also has the effect of treating bronchitis.

The medicinal liquor soaked with Schisandra chinensis root can be rubbed on the injured area when there is a sprain, which can have a good therapeutic effect.

In addition, if there are symptoms of skin diseases, fresh Schisandra chinensis stems and leaves can be burned to ashes, mixed with alcohol, and applied to the affected area, which can have a good therapeutic effect.

Although Schisandra chinensis is just a wild fruit, its edible value is not small. It can even be used as a traditional Chinese medicine. Eating more of it has good effects such as cooling blood, hemostasis, detoxification, and healing wounds.

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