Schisandra | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Traditionally used for liver health and endurance, and studied for fatigue, study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Schizandra
Latin name
Schisandra chinensis
Common names
Schizandra
foreign names
Schisandra chinensis
The group
Schisandraceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
East Asia; Chinese medicine
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Schisandraceae family.
The scientific name Schisandra chinensis is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruits
chemical components
Schisandrins and lignans
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used for liver health and endurance, and studied for fatigue, study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Many medications may be metabolized by liver enzymes.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
East Asia; Chinese medicine
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Schisandra chinensis species are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
East Asia; Traditional Chinese Medicine.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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