Schisandra Berries: Ancient Adaptogen for Energy and Balance
Schisandra berries are antioxidant-rich adaptogenic fruits that support liver health, stress resilience, and hormonal balance.
What Are Schisandra Berries?
**Schisandra chinensis** is a vine native to China and Russia. Its bright red berries are known as the **‘five-flavor fruit’** because they combine sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent tastes.
Nutritional Profile
Per 100 g dried berries: **295 kcal**, **11 g protein**, **2 g fat**, **63 g carbs**. Contains **vitamin C**, **vitamin E**, **lignans**, and **antioxidants** that protect liver cells and reduce oxidative stress.
Benefits
- **Supports liver detoxification** and regeneration.
- **Boosts resilience to stress** and mental focus.
- **Balances hormones** and enhances skin health.
- **Improves energy and immunity.**
- **Enhances endurance** and physical performance.
Potential Side Effects
Excessive use may cause **heartburn or insomnia**. Not recommended during pregnancy or for individuals with hypertension without medical guidance.
Culinary Uses
Used as **tea, tincture, or powder**, added to **smoothies, tonics**, and **adaptogenic blends**.
- 1. Schisandra Berries
adaptogene bobice poznate u tradicionalnoj kineskoj medicini, koriste se za jačanje energije, funkcije jetre i otpornosti na stres