Monterey Club Schisandra Berry Powder 1lbs/454G

Schisandra (wu wei zi) is a flowering vine related to magnolia that is native to the woodlands of China and Russia.

The vine is widely cultivated in these regions for its fruit, which is used in the manufacture of wines, juices and flavoring extracts. Powdered Schisandra berry is also used for flavoring. It is also encapsulated as a dietary supplement.

a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound	5
origin	china
plant part used	berries
processing	powder

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tips	Store in a tightly-sealed container in a dry place away from direct heat and light.
appearance & aroma	Ruddy-colored powder.

c.
uses

try something new

culinary	Use to produce teas, tonics, extracts and tinctures.
industrial	This herb is the source of schizandrin C, which is used to produce an anti-hepatitis drug called dibromodulcitol (DBD).
safety	May interact with medications metabolized by CYP2C9 liver enzymes. This herb may also reduce the effects of anticoagulant drugs, such as  (coumadin).

d.
flavor profile

whole
schisandra berries

Not particularly palatable as a culinary herb.

e.
formulas & recipes

whole
schisandra berries

Coming soon.

f.
what else you should know

whole
schisandra berries

Schisandra berries are the fruit of a climbing vine in the magnolia family native to northeast China and some parts of Russia. A large portion of the cultivated herb in China comes from the Liaoning province, where the berries are dried in the sun and formulated into alcoholic extracts.

Schisandra is highly valued in the traditional Chinese system of healing as an adaptogen. In fact, it is considered one of the 50 Fundamental Herbs. The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and adaptogenic qualities of the berries are attributed to a group of compounds collectively known as schisandrins