The efficacy and function of Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis can generally be divided into northern Schisandra chinensis and southern Schisandra chinensis. The fruits are picked in autumn when they are ripe, dried in the air or steamed and then dried, and the stems and residues are removed. Schisandra chinensis is irregularly spherical or oblate in shape, with a bright red, dark purple or dark red, wrinkled, shiny surface and a soft flesh. The leaves of Schisandra chinensis are oblong-lanceolate, obovate-lanceolate or ovate-oblong. Let’s learn more about Schisandra chinensis below. What are the functions and effects of Schisandra chinensis?

1. Schisandra chinensis has certain effects and functions on the central nervous system. Among them, Schisandra chinensis has a significant sedative effect. The extract and alcohol of Schisandra chinensis can reduce the independent activity of mice, increase the barbiturate sleep time, inhibit the aggressive behavior of animals, resist electric shock and acid convulsions, and the effect is similar to that of tranquilizers.

2. Schisandra chinensis has the function and effect of protecting the liver. Among them, the ethanol extract of Schisandra chinensis and its contained acetylcholine, acetylcholine, acetylcholine, acetylcholine, acetylcholine, acetylcholine, etc. have a significant protective effect on the animal liver damage caused by chemical toxins, can inhibit the release of transaminase, and specifically reduce ALT.

3. Schisandra chinensis has certain effects on the endocrine system. Among them, Schisandra chinensis has the effect of dilating blood vessels.

Schisandra chinensis with vinegar

To put it simply, vinegar schisandra is schisandra with vinegar added. The method is to take clean schisandra and steam it until it turns gray and black according to the vinegar steaming method. Mash it before use. Vinegar Schisandra chinensis is sour, pungent and warm, and enters the lung, heart and spleen meridians. The effects include astringency, strengthening qi and nourishing yin, tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang, and calming the mind. It is effective in treating long-term cough, asthma, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, bedwetting, frequent urination and urgency, chronic diarrhea, night sweats, dryness of body fluids, shortness of breath and weak pulse, quenching thirst due to internal heat, palpitations and insomnia.

What is Schisandra chinensis

Southern Schisandra is actually a type of Schisandra, and its quality is slightly lower than that of Northern Schisandra. The leaves of Schisandra chinensis are oblong-lanceolate, obovate-lanceolate or ovate-oblong-circular, and the flowers are solitary on the petiole, with dioecious sexes. Schisandra chinensis prefers warm and humid climate, has strong adaptability, is not too strict on the soil layer, and prefers slightly acidic and alkaline humus soil.