Schizandra


Common Name Schizandra
Latin Name Schizandra sinensis
Folk Name Schizandra
Medical Uses As a tonic, for wasting and thirsting disorders, Diabetes, Asthma, Diarrhea, Insomnia, and low energy

Schisandra (Schizandra) is a strengthener for the immune-system and an excellent tonic for nervous disorders, cough, asthma, thirst, frequent urination and diarrhea. Schizandra has shown to be effective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's main use is as a tonic for lungs, kidneys, liver and sex organs.

Like St. John's Wort, Schisandra has been called the 'Herbal Prozac'.