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Schizandra is an adaptogen Herb native to China - it is creeping vine with small, red Berries. It is also known as Chinese Magnolia Vine, Five Flavors Fruit, Schisandra, Wu-Wei-Tzu, Wu Wei Zi or Wuweizi.
In-Tele-Health © 2008 (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM)
Schizandra is from the Schisandraceae family. The part of the plant that is used is the dried, ripe fruit, especially the oil fraction.
Health Benefits:
- may improve blood circulation
- reputedly alleviates Diarrhea
- helps with eye fatigue
- may improve sight
- may inhibit various types of Cancer cells
- may reduce Inflammation
- may possess antioxidant properties
- may normalise blood sugar
- may be useful for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
- may increase the body's production of energy and increase stamina
- may alleviate Hepatitis and may reduce the Liver damage caused by Hepatitis
- may have protective effects against liver toxins
- may improve Learning and Memory in subjects afflicted with Age Associated Memory Impairment
- may improve learning and memory
- may stimulate the Central Nervous System
- may improve concentration
- may improve coordination
- may alleviate Depression
- may alleviate Headaches
- may alleviate Insomnia
- may strengthen and quicken reflexes
- may counteract the toxic effects of stress
- may alleviate Vertigo
- may help with Asthma
- may alleviate Coughs
- may prolong the sedative effects of Minor Tranquilizers
Schizandra is available as a health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements:
Schizandra is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Adaptogens and Anti-Ageing.
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