Schisandra Berry (Schisandra Chinensis)

The five-flavour fruit — liver protection, stress adaptation, mental performance, and longevity from China's most treasured adaptogenic berry.

Schisandra berry (Schisandra chinensis) is named Wu Wei Zi in Chinese — ‘five-flavour fruit’ — because it uniquely expresses all five tastes: sour, sweet, bitter, pungent, and salty. Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years as a tonic for the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, schisandra’s lignans (particularly schisandrin B) are among the most hepatoprotective compounds known, stimulating liver detoxification enzymes, reducing liver inflammation, and improving both mental and physical performance under stress. One of the world’s most complete adaptogens.

Key Benefits
Liver protection & regeneration · Adaptogenic stress response · Mental performance & focus · Physical endurance · Kidney & adrenal tonic · Skin health & anti-ageing

How to Use
Simmer 1–2 tsp dried schisandra berries in 300ml water for 10–15 mins. Drink 1–2 cups daily. Complex, multi-layered flavour — sour-sweet-bitter with a warming finish. Pairs well with astragalus or reishi for deep adaptogenic blends. Best taken consistently over 4–8 weeks for full adaptogenic benefits.

When to Expect Results
Mental clarity & energy: 1–2 weeks · Liver enzyme improvement: 4–8 weeks · Full adaptogenic & stress resilience: 6–12 weeks of consistent use.

Who It's For
• Liver health & detoxification
• Stress, burnout & adrenal support
• Mental performance & focus
• Physical endurance & recovery
• Skin health & anti-ageing

Who Should Avoid
• Pregnant — may stimulate uterine contractions; avoid
• Epilepsy or intracranial pressure — consult GP
• On hepatically metabolised medication — affects liver enzyme CYP3A4; consult GP
• Acute infections with fever — avoid until resolved
• GERD or acid reflux — sour compounds may worsen symptoms

Storage
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12–24 months.

Organically grown · Third-party tested · Free from pesticides & contaminants.