🌲Russian & Siberian Folk Medicine

Schisandra Berry

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Schisandra Berry

Schisandra, the magnolia vines, is a genus of twining shrubs that generally climb on other vegetation. Various authors have included the plants in the Illiciaceae.

Conditions addressed

Liver SupportStressFatigueMemoryImmune Support

How to use

½–1 cup fresh daily, or 2–3 tbsp dried
  • Eat fresh, raw, or dried.
  • Can be blended into smoothies, juiced, or added to salads and grain bowls.

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Children

Pregnancy

Avoid

Schisandra has a traditional reputation for stimulating uterine contractions and is generally avoided in pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester.

Breastfeeding

Use Caution

Limited formal safety data during breastfeeding; generally used cautiously.

Children

Use Caution

Not well studied in children; typically reserved for adult use.

Interactions & contraindications

Many prescription medications

Affects CYP3A4 liver enzymes, altering blood levels of numerous drugs.