What are the functions and effects of Schisandra chinensis?

In fact, there are many functions and effects of gallnut. It is generally used clinically to treat and relieve neurological diseases and some cardiovascular diseases, and can effectively inhibit pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, and Streptococcus.

1. Schisandra chinensis was first recorded as a top-grade medicinal material in Shennong's Herbal Classic. The ancients once commented on Schisandra chinensis like this: "Schisandra chinensis has sweet and sour skin and flesh, bitter and acrid nucleus, and salty taste, which means it has all five flavors." Perhaps this is the origin of its name, Schisandra chinensis is a Chinese name for the Wen surname.

Modern pharmacological research shows that Schisandra chinensis contains a variety of nutrients, such as schisandra, malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid, succinic acid, fatty oil, volatile oil, sugars, resin, vitamin C, etc., as well as trace elements such as tungsten, iron, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus.

2. It is generally used in clinical practice to treat neurological diseases and cardiovascular diseases. Schisandra chinensis can enhance the excitation and inhibition process of the central nervous system and make it tend to balance, thereby improving the body's activity function, reducing and relieving fatigue, and improving the quality of life and work efficiency; it can regulate the cardiovascular system by strengthening the heart's contractile force function, thereby improving blood circulation and lowering blood pressure; Schisandra chinensis has a stimulating respiratory effect, improves lung function, and has a significant cough and expectorant effect; it can also regulate gastric juice secretion and excite the uterus; it has a protective effect on the liver. Schisandra chinensis is the main component for lowering GPT. Generally, GPT begins to decrease after one week of medication. It is an ideal drug for the treatment of liver and gallbladder diseases.

3. In addition, Schisandra chinensis has a certain effect of inhibiting the reproduction of bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms. The water decoction of Schisandra chinensis has a strong inhibitory effect on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus, and Pneumococcus. In clinical practice, its astringent effect is used to strengthen the lungs, stop sweating, astringe semen and stop diarrhea.

4. Now many people in the north start picking Schisandra leaves in early spring and cook them into various dishes. Although Schisandra leaves do not have therapeutic effects, as a food ingredient, they have certain therapeutic effects. Long-term consumption can play a certain role in warming, invigorating qi, and promoting the production of body fluids. It is very beneficial for regulating various imbalances in the body. Especially for those who have been ill for a long time and are weak, it is not advisable to abuse drugs for nourishment. You might as well use its food properties for food nourishment.