Schisandra is used as an “adaptogen” for increasing resistance to disease and stress, increasing energy,

and increasing physical performance and endurance.

Schisandra is also used for preventing early aging and increasing lifespan; normalizing blood sugar and

blood pressure; and stimulating the immune system and speeding recovery after surgery.

It is also used for treating liver disease (hepatitis) and protecting the liver from poisons. The Chinese have

developed a liver-protecting drug called DBD that is made from schisandrin, one of the chemicals in schisandra.

Other uses for schisandra include treatment of high cholesterol, coughs, asthma, sleep problems (insomnia),

nerve pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), chronic diarrhea, dysentery, night sweats, spontaneous sweating,

involuntary discharge of semen, thirst, erectile dysfunction (ED), physical exhaustion, excessive urination,

depression, irritability, and memory loss.

Some people use schisandra for improving vision, protecting against radiation, preventing motion sickness,

preventing infection, boosting energy at the cellular level, counteracting the effects of sugar, and improving the

 health of the adrenal glands.