For hunting and gathering tribes in ancient China, Schizandra chinensis was considered a staple food.  This creeping, red berried vine is native to Northern China and eventually became a traditional medicinal herb called wu-wei-tzu. It was primarily used for dry cough, asthma, night sweats and chronic diarrhea.  Schizandra also became known as a tonic for chronic fatigue.

Studies have recently shown Schizandra to be an adaptogen.  Similar to ginseng, it therefore has properties for increasing stamina and fighting fatigue.  Found to contain thirty lignins, not only is Schizandra beneficial in regenerating the liver, but has proven to produce a seventy-six per cent improvement in hepatitis patients.  Schizandra extract is consequently known as a supplement that can increase the body’s natural immune system resistance.

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