Immune Protecting Schizandra

Growing on a woody vine that’s native to Northern China and Eastern Russia, the schizandra chenensis berry has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its immuno-modulating properties.  Primarily presented in the form of a tea made from these dried berries, it is considered a restorative tonic with clinically documented liver protecting effects.

Known as the “five flavor berry”, it does literally contain all five of the basic flavors including bitter, spicy, salty, sour and sweet.  Primary hepatoprotective (liver protecting) and immune protecting lignans schizandrin found in the schizandra berry are potent and should not be used by women who are pregnant.