Schisandra berries are known for exhibiting all five flavors – sweet, sour, pungent, salty, and bitter. Each of these flavors corresponds to one of the Energetic Systems in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Earth, Liver, Lung, Kidney, and Heart. Tonifying, moving, and healing, these flavors help to guide and support the herb’s function. As Schisandra contains all five flavors, it can support all five of the Energetic Systems.
It is important for boosting immunity, building strength and endurance, and maintaining health during times of stress. It literally helps you to adapt.
Used by athletes, it can also help with chronic diseases and rebalance the system. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is considered one of the great longevity tonic herbs with a broad range of healing applications. It is one of the 50 Fundamental herbs in Chinese Medicine and is celebrated for its safe and healing tonic properties.
