Botanical name: Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra chinensis, commonly known as the five-flavor fruit, is a vine that bears fruit. Its purple-red berries are renowned for encompassing five distinct tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, and sour. Notably, the seeds of the Schisandra berry contain lignans, substances that may confer beneficial effects on health.
Medicinal Uses:
- To treat cough
- Liver conditions
- Stomach disorders
- Sweating
- As an adaptogen
- Improve vitality