Schisandra berries, properties and health benefits. In recent times you may have seen Schisandra berries in herbal medicine, along with other varieties of dried fruit and health foods. What is it about? Schisandra berries, together with Goji berries, are considered a super nutritious food, a real superfood.
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You may have seen the Schisandra berries in herbal medicine, along with other varieties of dried fruit and health foods. What is it about? Schisandra berries, together with Goji berries, are considered a super nutritious food, a real superfood.
Schisandra berries are the fruit of a plant called Schisandra chinensis, which is native to eastern Russia and northern China. Its original name is Wu Wei Zi, what does it mean the berry of the 5 aromas. Schisandra berries are at the same time sweet, sour, salty, bitter and pungent, a characteristic considered important by the Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Properties and benefits
Schisandra berries have antioxidant effect and are recommended for reinvigorating physical and mental energy. They improve reflexes and help sharpen the ability to concentration and therefore of performance in daily activities.
They increase mental performance and are considered useful for those who study or work. They help regenerate the liver and support him in his business. They allow the body to better resist stress and emotional overloads. They help prevent mental fatigue. They improve coordination and work capacity.
They are considered a super nutritious and energetic food. They are considered a natural tonic for the body and mind due to their invigorating effect. They awaken the vital energy and it seems they can have beneficial effects also in the sexual sphere. In China they would always be used as aphrodisiac elixir.
The Schisandra berries that you will find on the market are dehydrated fruits, whole or in powder form. They are untreated and free of additives. In China they are traditionally used for colds, hepatitis, diabetes, asthma, depression, urinary tract problems, eczema, difficulty in sleeping. They would therefore seem a real panacea for all ills. Since it is a natural food, tasting them out of curiosity or to test their possible benefits will not harm your health.
How to use Schisandra berries
Schisandra berries are pleasant to taste in hot or cold infusion, sweetening to taste. You can add them to some preparations such as homemade muesli or homemade energy bars, Budwig cream, puddings and ice cream.
In Korea, Schisandra berries are part of the preparation of a traditional tea called “Omija cha”. Thanks to the Schisandra berries this korean tea boasts all five flavors indicated by Traditional Chinese Medicine: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and pungent.
To prepare an herbal tea with Schisandra berries, you can pour a teaspoon - whole or in powder - into a cup of boiling water, let it rest for ten minutes and strain. As for the use of Schisandra berries in nutrition, it is usually recommended to consume them 2 teaspoons a day.
Il flavor of the Schisandra berries is particular, rather bitter, and it may not be very pleasant. For this reason, the advice is to naturally sweeten the drinks or foods in which you will use them as an ingredient. For more information on the use of Schisandra berries, the advice is to refer to your trusted herbalist.
Contraindications of Schisandra berries
For Schisandra berries we cannot speak of real contraindications, but of cautionary statements. In fact, the undesirable effects of Schisandra berries are very rare. In any case, caution is advised especially during pregnancy, during breastfeeding and in case of particular liver diseases. You can learn more about the subject with your herbalist or trusted doctor. Rare side effects of Schisandra berries include heartburn and stomach acid. THU more information.
Where to find Schisandra berries
You can find Schisandra berries in herbalist's shop or in the organic food shops or in any case specialized in the sale of natural foods and dietetic products. You can also buy Schisandra berries on the internet, in online shops related to the world of herbal medicine and health. You will find both dried whole Schisandra berries and powdered Schisandra berries. The advice is to choose organic Schisandra berries.
Marta Albè
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