A powder with five flavors and a thousand benefits

Its richness in lignans, flavonoids, and organic acids makes it an ingredient of choice for promoting endurance, mental clarity, liver detox, and the physiological response to stress. It is also used to improve recovery after exercise and boost immunity during periods of chronic fatigue or overwork.

Description

Fine, dark reddish-brown to blackish-brown powder with a complex, intense flavor (sour, sweet, bitter, pungent, salty). Whole dehydrated berries are cold-milled to preserve volatile lignans and antioxidants.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Schizandra, berry of five flavors
• Latin name: Schisandra chinensis
• Chinese pharmacopoeia name: Schizandrae fructus
• Family: Schisandraceae
• Part used: Fruit (whole berry)
• Form: Powder
• Origin: North China, Korea, Far Eastern Russia
• English name: Schisandra berry powder
• German name: Schisandra Beerenpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de bayas de schizandra
• Name in Italian: Polvere di bacche di schisandra
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق توت الشيزاندرا

Main virtues

Adaptogenic, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, physical and intellectual tonic, balancing of the nervous system.

Main constituents

Lignans (schisandrin A, B, gomisin), organic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, vitamin C, polysaccharides, essential oils.

Professional use and dosage

• Capsules: 250 to 400 mg per dose – 1 to 2 times/day – as a 3 to 4 week course.
• Loose powder: 1 to 2 g/day to dilute in a smoothie, juice, compote or warm drink (morning or midday).
• Tonic formulation: integration into adaptogenic or superfood blends with maca, rhodiola, ashwagandha, turmeric.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Avoid taking in the evening (possible stimulant effect).
• Not recommended during pregnancy without medical advice.
• May interact with certain hepatic or neuroactive treatments (consult a professional if taking ongoing treatment).

History and traditional use

Recorded in Chinese medical texts for over 2,000 years, schizandra berry has traditionally been used to "retain qi," prolong life, strengthen the liver, calm the mind, and restore sexual and mental energy. Its powdered form is now prized for its ease of incorporation into modern supplement and adaptogenic nutrition formats.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: airtight kraft bag or professional opaque HDPE pot.
• Storage: away from light, humidity and heat.
• Shelf life: 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Chinese Pharmacopoeia, works of integrative medicine
• Internal References Apophycaire
• Scientific studies on adaptogenic plants and liver detox

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