Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWAs it dilates blood vessels and eases tension, sour taste consolidates a scattered mind. In Schisandra, this sourness combines with warmth to ease insomnia due to Vata tension and cold. Schisandras sourness and warmth also stimulate agni, and is useful in all cases of weakness (essence deficiency). Its astringency is especially useful in diarrhea due to weakness, as well as vaginal discharge and spermatorrhea due to cold. SUGGESTED USEFollow these guidelines AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS
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The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Schisandra: DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth.BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.IMPROVES-FOCUSReduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.REDUCES-SECRETIONSStops discharges & secretions (examples include sweat, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, urinary, nasal, etc).WARMS-KIDNEYWarms the kidneys by increasing blood flow to the organ.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.OXYTOCICOxytocin stimulates uterine contractions, and prepares the uterus for labor. It has a vasoconstricting effect. Emotionally, it is tribal.UTERINE-STIMULANTCauses contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Schisandra with these FoodsSage Sage has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Reduces-secretions, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Adrenal-tonic, Immune-calming, Uterine-stimulantStrawberries Strawberries has these Actions in CommonImmune-calming, Sialogogue, Improves-focus, Digestive, LivotonicFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Antitussive, Immune-calming, Brain-tonic, Stimulates-energyDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Hepatoprotective, Stimulates-energy, Immune-calming, DigestiveGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonImmune-calming, Tonic, Livotonic, Brain-tonic, SialogogueGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Brain-tonic, Sialogogue, Digestive, Stimulates-energySaffron Saffron has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Grounding, Digestive, LivotonicFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Uterine-stimulant, Oxytocic, Digestive, Stimulates-energyRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Brain-tonic, Immune-calming, Digestive, Stimulates-energyTamarind Tamarind has these Actions in CommonImproves-focus, Sialogogue, Digestive, Stimulates-energyCoconut Cream Coconut Cream has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, TonicCompare Schisandra with these Herb SupplementsAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Brain-tonic, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Improves-focus, Sialogogue, Stimulates-energy, TonicGinseng, Chinese Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Hepatoprotective, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Adaptogen, Adrenal-tonic, Brain-tonicEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonTonic, Adaptogen, Adrenal-tonic, Digestive, Grounding, Hepatoprotective, Stimulates-energyDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Uterine-stimulant, Adaptogen, DigestiveRhodiola Rhodiola has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Tonic, Adaptogen, Brain-tonic, Emmenagogue, Reduces-secretionsAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonImmune-calming, Oxytocic, Stimulates-energy, Digestive, Emmenagogue, HepatoprotectiveVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Livotonic, Oxytocic, Tonic, Uterine-stimulant, GroundingPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAntitussive, Digestive, Grounding, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Warms-kidneyLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonAntitussive, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Livotonic, Adaptogen, Adrenal-tonicLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Adrenal-tonic, Antitussive, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, LivotonicTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSSchisandra may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.WHAT'S NEXT? ![]() |