Schizandra
Schizandra (Schizandra chinensis) is a plant native to China and Russia. Known as wu wei zi in China, this versatile plant helps protect the liver, regenerates it, and ensures proper liver function. Schizandra is a body toner, sedative, expectorant, and adaptogenic. It also provides vigor to the body and fights hepatitis.
Major Constituents
Fat 11.4%
Chromium 0.18 mg / 100 gm
Phosphorous 420.0 mg / 100 gm
Magnesium 270.0 mg / 100 gm
Silica 0.34 mg / 100 gm
Vitamin A 10,000.0 IU /100 gm
Vitamin C 105.0 mg / 100 gm
Lignins (Schizandra, gomisin, deoxyschizandrin)
Phytosteroles (Beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol)
Volatile oils
Benefits
Schizandra is an effective immune system stimulant. It also has a positive effect on the lungs and helps people suffering from asthma and bronchitis. This wonder plant has over 30 types of lignins that are responsible for the protective ring it throws around the liver. Studies conducted on the plant reveal that patients suffering from hepatitis showed a 76% improvement in their condition with no side effects. It is known to encourage the production of enzymes in the digestive system, including the liver, and help detoxify the body.
Being an effective body toner, it provides and maintains energy levels and helps in stressful conditions. It has a stimulating effect on the nervous system providing a soothing effect on the mind. It also helps in cases of depression and neurosis. Mental concentration too has been seen to improve in people taking schizandra. It helps the kidneys by balancing the water content in the body. In a nutshell, Schizandra helps strengthen the nervous, immune, respiratory, and digestive systems, besides stimulating sexual function.