Introduction to Schizandra - The Superior HerbSchizandra is a tonic herb that is mainly used in Chinese medicines and is one of the oldest herbal medicines. It contains five flavors (sweet, sour,bitter, astringent, and salty). This herb is termed as an antiseptic, astringent, and stimulant that help in curing many diseases. Due to its huge popularity in china, presently western countries also use this medicinal herb to heal various ailments. Traditional Use It is native to China and is found in Japan, Korea, and Russia as well. In early Chinese medical text, it was regarded as one of the superior herbs. The herb had the ability to promote and enhance the over all well being of the body. The dried berries known as wu-wei-zi in China were used to keep thebody warm and healthy during the winter season. One of the most common traditional uses was to clean and beautify the skin, strengthen sex organs, and improve mental ability. Modern Uses and Benefits Today, it is used for helping bring relief from various ailments. Some of these include asthma, cough, insomnia, diabetes, skin sores, chronic diarrhea, sore throat, etc. The active ingredients of it have the liver protectivefeatures. In addition, this tonic herb is widely used for its defiance properties against stress, anxiety, and weakness. Other benefits of Schizandra include: • Enhanced energy levels in body • Improved eyesight • Controls aging process • Nurtures the viscera • Improved muscle activity • Enhanced immune protection • Adds stability to body functions • Cures motion sickness • Help in stabilizing blood sugar and blood pressure • Lowers cholesterol levels • Generates power in the body. Ever increasing popularity of it and various scientific researches have proved that this herb has the ability to enable people to lead a healthy, energetic, and disease free life.
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