Schizandrae Chinensis

Pinyin Mandarin Name

Wu Wei Zi

Common English Name

Schisandra Fruit

Part of Plant Used

Fruit

Nature

Warm

Taste

Sour (Schisandra is called the five flavor fruit, and may actually be considered to have all five tastes.)

Meridians Entered

Lungs, Kidneys

Common Usages

This herb is used in formulas to treat asthma with cough, shallow breathing and wheezing, frequent urination, early morning diarrhea, spontaneous sweating and night sweats, insomnia, diabetes syndrome, and palpitations.医学全在线www.med126.com

Traditional Usages and Functions

Contains leakage of Lung Qi and stops coughing; restrains' Essence and stops diarrhea; stops excessive sweating; calms Spirit. This herb is used in formulas that support the Organs in their proper function, especially Kidneys and Liver, by restraining leakage of vital energy and Fluids.

Common Formulas Used In

Cerebral Tonic Pills; Concha Marguerita and Ligustrum; Eight Immortal Long Life Pill; Fritillaria Extract Tablet; Ginseng and Zizyphus; Xanthium and Magnolia.

Processing Required

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Remarks

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Cautions in Use

Do not use where there are excess heat imbalances or in early stages of coughing.