Schisandra Berries

What are schisandra berries? Chinese Magnolia Vine and Five-Flavored Fruit are other names for the Schisandra plant. The five unique tastes of the berry—sour (wood), bitter (fire), sweet (earth), acidic (metal), and salty (water)—reflect the five phases or elements of traditional Chinese medicine. That is why Wu Wei Zi is its Chinese name. Because of its well-balanced energetic character, it is regarded in Chinese medicine as a harmonizing tonic or "king" cure. Other herbs that fall under this group include bupleurum, panax ginseng, licorice, dong quai, and jujube dates. Every classic work on traditional Chinese medicine has references to the plant schisandra, which has been utilized to maintain proper liver function, a healthy digestive tract, and an endocrine system. Schisandra chinensis can also function as a convalescent tonic herb when it affects the kidneys. How do I use schisandra berries? Schisandra chinensis belongs to the Schisandraceae family and is also known as northern schisandra and schizandra. Some people take a teaspoon every day, and when they mix it with fruit juice, the result is a delicious infusion. Transfer ½ cup of dark fruit juice into a 1-gallon pitcher…