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Schisandra

Also called: Five-flavor berry, Schisandra chinensis, wu wei zi

A small red berry used as an adaptogen for stress and mental stamina, and to support the liver. It can change how the body clears some medicines.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • Stress and mental fatigue
  • Focus and endurance
  • Liver support

Found naturally in

  • Dried schisandra berries, traditionally used as a sour tea

Label red flags

  • Proprietary 'adaptogen' blends that hide the schisandra amount

Check with a provider

  • Pregnancy: avoid, as it may stimulate the uterus
  • Taking tacrolimus or other transplant or immune-suppressing medicines. It can raise their blood levels.
  • Taking any prescription medicine broken down by the liver. Ask your provider or pharmacist first.
  • Heartburn, reflux, or stomach ulcers

Supplements that contain it

One product in Dr. Lesher's dispensary lists schisandra on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of the liver and gallbladder

Liver

Your liver filters your blood, processes hormones and medicines, and makes bile to digest fat.

Illustration of an adrenal gland sitting on top of a kidney

Adrenal glands

These small glands on top of your kidneys make cortisol, aldosterone, and adrenaline, which manage energy, blood pressure, and your stress response.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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