Schisandra Berries
$6.00 / oz (~$2/Tbsp)
“Five flavor berry” – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent all in one. Traditionally valued for vitality, stress support, and liver health.
Organic | Kosher
Origin: China
Chinese folklore says that Schisandra can “calm the heart and quiet the spirit”, and it has a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its Chinese name is wu-wei-zi, which means five taste fruit. Schisandra has a usually sour, sweet, bitter, warm, and salty taste, hence the name “five taste”. Russian hunters have consumed it for centuries as a tea to help with fatigue.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS: Some users take 1 teaspoon a day and it makes a lovely infusion in fruit juice. Pour ½ cup to a 1-gallon pitcher of a dark fruit juice and allow it to soak for 1 day. Strain and drink as necessary. Schisandra can also be added to tea decoctions, herbal brews (soft simmer), and is effective as a liquid herbal extract. One can also make an effective schisandra syrup by allowing the berries to soak in Glycerin for 1 month.
Note: The white film on these berries, if present, is the crystallization of sucrose from the berry.
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This herb pairs well with:
Traditional uses† are documented in these sources:
† We are not herbalists. Traditional uses noted are based on historical and ethnobotanical references. Consult a certified herbalist or healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
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† We are not herbalists. Traditional uses noted are based on historical and ethnobotanical references. Consult a certified herbalist or healthcare provider for personalized guidance.
