Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra Chinesis benefits
Schisandra provides a toning, adaptogenic, and overall health-strengthening effect, stimulates the nervous system and respiratory center, increases mental and physical performance, and improves night vision. Most importantly, contrary to many similar products of synthetic origin, the stimulating action of products with Schisandra does not exhaust nerve cells.
Fresh and dried fruits of Schisandra are used in the traditional medicine of the Far East as a stimulating, health-strengthening, and toning remedy that boosts strength and energy and relieves fatigue in case of physical exhaustion.
In scientific medicine, Schisandra is mainly used as a remedy for toning the central nervous system. It is prescribed in cases of physical and mental exhaustion, decreased physical and mental performance, asthenic and depressive states in patients with psychological and nervous disorders, hypertonia, sleepiness, and general fatigue.
Schisandra also has a hepatoprotective action and is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat liver degeneration caused by viral hepatitis or chemicals; its effect on the function of the cardiovascular system is being studied.
Products with Schisandra have no significant side effects and cumulative properties, which makes them a valuable stimulating remedy. One should not take them in the evening to avoid disturbing night's sleep.
Schisandra Chinesis properties 
The beneficial properties of Schisandra have been widely used to relieve mental and physical stress and stimulate the body in general. Prolonged use of this medicine provides:
- lowering of blood sugar which is especially relevant for people with diabetes;
- the increased immune defense system of the body;
- increase of muscle strength and volume of the lungs;
- increased potency and performance;
- stimulation of sexual activity;
- speeding up of metabolic processes.
Schisandra Chinesis is also widely used to treat anemia, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, and kidneys. Schisandra Chinesis will also help if you suffer from low blood pressure or cardiac insufficiency.
The plant has a positive effect on stabilizing the cholesterol level and helps prevent atherosclerosis. Schisandra effectively fights depression, fatigue, migraine, irritability, and other similar symptoms.