I bought some Schisandra berries and tried soaking them in water to drink, but I didn't find it very effective. I'm wondering if it's possible to grind the Schisandra berries into powder and consume them that way. Can Schisandra berries be ground into powder and eaten?
Can Schisandra berries be ground into powder and eaten?
Yes, they can.
Schisandra berries are the dried seeds of the Schisandra plant, which belongs to the Magnoliaceae family. They have a sour and sweet taste, and are warm in nature. Schisandra berries have various benefits, such as replenishing qi and generating fluids, nourishing the lungs and stopping cough, and nourishing the kidneys and calming the mind. Grinding Schisandra berries into powder makes it easier for the gastrointestinal tract to absorb their medicinal properties, allowing for faster therapeutic effects. Therefore, it is possible to grind Schisandra berries into powder and consume them.
What is the best way to consume Schisandra berry powder?
Method 1:
1. Take about 5 grams of Schisandra berry powder and put it in a cup.
2. Pour in a suitable amount of warm water and stir well.
3. You can add some honey to taste, if desired.
4. Take 1-2 servings per day.
Method 2:
1. Take 5 grams of Schisandra berry powder and 10 grams of pitted Chinese dates.
2. Wash the glutinous rice, add it to a pot along with the Chinese dates.
3. Pour in a suitable amount of water and cook into a porridge.
4. Once the porridge is cooked, add the Schisandra berry powder and a suitable amount of rock sugar, and cook for about 10 minutes.
How much Schisandra berry powder should be consumed at once?
2-6 grams.
Around 6 grams of Schisandra berry powder can be consumed at once. It is not advisable to take an excessive amount. If more than 13-18 grams of Schisandra berry powder is consumed, it may cause symptoms of poisoning such as burning sensation in the stomach, belching, acid reflux, and nausea. If discomfort occurs after consuming too much, seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment to prevent further worsening of symptoms.
Is it safe to consume Schisandra berry powder in the long term?
In general, it is safe to consume Schisandra berry powder in the long term.
If there is a need due to one's own medical condition and no allergic or adverse reactions occur during the consumption of Schisandra berry powder, it is generally safe to consume it in the long term. However, Schisandra berry powder is a type of traditional Chinese medicine, so to avoid affecting overall health, it is recommended to discontinue use after the condition improves.
Contraindications for consuming Schisandra berry powder
Individuals with initial stage of carbuncle and furuncle
During the initial stage of carbuncle and furuncle, the treatment should focus on dispersing and penetrating the rash. However, Schisandra berry powder has a sour taste and has a contracting and astringent effect. Consuming Schisandra berry powder during the initial stage of carbuncle and furuncle may cause the pathogenic qi to be trapped in the body, exacerbating the symptoms.
Individuals with early-stage cough
Schisandra berry powder has a certain effect of nourishing the lungs and stopping cough, as well as a certain tonifying effect. It can be used to treat long-lasting coughs and weak coughs. However, during the early stage of cough caused by external pathogens, the treatment should focus on dispersing. Consuming Schisandra berry powder during this stage may cause the pathogenic qi to be trapped in the body, exacerbating the symptoms of external pathogen-induced cough.
