Schisandra chinensis is a popular monograph in Japanese and China Pharmacopoeia. As early as more than 2,000 years ago, royal aristocrats and famous Chinese medicine teachers have widely adopted this traditional fitness product. Schisandra chinensis, as its name implies, is a kind of fruit with five medicinal properties: pungent, sweet, sour, bitter and salty. It is unique among Chinese herbal medicines with only one or two medicinal flavors. This fruit with five flavors and five elements can balance the five internal organs of the human body-heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney.
Schisandra chinensis is rich in organic acids, vitamins, flavonoids, phytosterols and lignans (such as schisandrin A, schisandrin B or schisandrin A), which has a strong recovery effect. It is also one of the few medicinal materials with the functions of nourishing essence, benefiting qi and nourishing the mind, which can benefit qi and strengthen the liver, improve the efficiency of eliminating waste from cells, supply more oxygen, create and utilize energy, and improve memory and sexual endurance. In ancient times, Russian hunters used Schisandra chinensis to strengthen the body and invigorate qi before each long-distance hunting.
Schisandra chinensis has extraordinary effects, including:
Protect the liver and regenerate liver tissue.
The liver is the central detoxification organ of the human body, which is responsible for filtering out toxic substances so as not to cause harm to the human body. Schisandra chinensis can promote the detoxification process of liver, protect liver from poisoning, and regenerate liver tissue damaged by alcoholism, drugs or hepatitis. Schisandra chinensis can also effectively reduce the elevated levels of transaminase-alanine aminotransferase (SGPT/ALT-75% within 20 days) and fetal globulin A (AFP- the most widely used biochemical blood test for detecting liver cancer), and its curative effect is safer than the well-known silymarin (taken from Silybum marianum).
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Acetaminophen (a commonly used antipyretic and analgesic) can reduce the level of glutathione (GSH) in the liver, which may lead to liver injury.
Schisandra chinensis can accelerate the metabolism of acetaminophen, reduce the consumption of GSH and help protect the liver.
The results of human trials show that Schisandra chinensis is particularly effective for patients with chronic hepatitis (including A, B, C, D and E) caused by viruses. In fact, according to a clinical trial report in China, it has a success rate of 76% in treating hepatitis patients without any side effects.
Schisandra chinensis has anti-inflammatory effect to stop liver injury, activate anabolic process to promote the repair of damaged liver cells, and enhance the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and the activity of ornithine decarboxylase to regenerate liver cells.
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is one of the most toxic substances to the liver. A large number of studies have shown that the powerful liver protection effect of Schisandra chinensis can resist the toxic effect of carbon tetrachloride. It can be seen that Schisandra plays a great role in protecting the liver from daily toxins!
Protect and enhance heart function
Schisandra chinensis is beneficial to the oxygen exchange between tissues and cells, and has been proved to have protective effect on heart tissue in some cases of hypoxia and myocardial injury. It can also stabilize the heart rate and relieve high blood pressure.
Nourishing yin and solidifying essence are suitable for both men and women.
Schisandra chinensis is one of the most effective tonics, which is suitable for both men and women. It can promote sexual endurance and enhance the sensitivity of female vulva stimulation. It can activate the production of nitric oxide (NO), thus enhancing men's physical strength and endurance.
Improve intelligence and soundness
Schisandra chinensis can activate the nervous system, promote reaction ability, mental concentration and coordination, and enhance clear thinking. Although it has activation effect, it has no side effects of caffeine anxiety. This small berry is sometimes used to treat depression and help to improve irritability and forgetfulness.
Enhance physical endurance
Schisandra chinensis can enhance endurance and strength and accelerate physical recovery. In Russia, the research results of factory employees and children show that Schisandra chinensis can improve endurance, strengthen physical strength and reduce diseases.
Anti-free radical damage
Free radicals are the main causes of atherosclerosis, cancer, coronary heart disease and immune deficiency, and also the chief culprit in accelerating the aging process. Lignans contained in Schisandra chinensis are powerful antioxidants, which can inhibit free radicals and improve the level of glutathione in the liver.
Delay the aging process
Research reports show that Schisandra chinensis is often used as a tonic for anti-aging and benefiting qi, and recent research results further clarify this principle. It is found that the lignans contained in Schisandra chinensis can enhance the energy production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or mitochondria (cell energy pool) and protect mitochondria from oxidative stress. These effects are enough to explain why Schisandra chinensis can slow down the aging process and delay the emergence of aging-related diseases, such as heart failure, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Nourish and enhance renal function
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, Schisandra chinensis is often used to tonify kidney and promote fluid production, which is helpful to treat night sweats, polydipsia and frequent urination, as well as urinary incontinence and premature ejaculation.
Strong adaptability, can withstand pressure, and can cope with unexpected situations.
Schisandra chinensis is one of the most effective plant adaptors, which can improve intelligence, physical fitness and sensory function and enhance resistance to stress. In short, it can help the human body to bear cold, heat, noise, emotional overload and other stress factors, so it helps to improve work performance, enhance endurance and reduce fatigue.
Other effects:
Improve vision (including night vision)
Improve hearing
Strengthen the lungs and relieve respiratory tract infections (such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, wheezing when breathing)
Enhance human immunity and resistance to diseases.
Accelerate recovery after illness
Recover the energy consumed by long-term fatigue
Enhance muscle activity during exercise.
Solve skin problems (including urticaria and eczema)