Latin name:Schisandra chinensis
Original Plant:Fruit of Schisandra chinensis ( Turcz.) Baill
Sources and Habitat:Schisandra (Magnolia Vine) is a genus of shrub commonly grown in gardens. Schisandra chinensis is a woody vine which bears numerous clusters of tiny, bright red berries. The plant is found throughout northern and north-east China (especially in Jilin, Liaoning, Heilongliang and Hebei) and the adjacent regions of Russia and Korea. The fully ripe, sun-dried fruit is used medicinally.Introduction:
Schizandra (Schizandra chinensis) of the family Schizandraceae is a creeping vine with small red berries that is native to Northern China.In ancient China, Schizandra was used as a staple food for hunting and gathering tribes. As a traditional medicinal herb, Schizandra, called Wu-wei-tzu in China, has been used as an astringent for a treatment for dry cough, asthma, night sweats, nocturnal seminal emissions and chronic diarrhea. It is also used as a tonic for the treatment of chronic fatigue.Recently research shows that Schizandra is also considered an adaptogen and, similar to ginseng, it is believed to increase stamina and fight against fatigue. Schizandra has contains more than 30 "lignins", that is why it is beneficial to the regeneration of the liver. Studies conducted shows that a 76% improvement, with no side effects, in patient with hepatitis. Schizandra is now a recognized "adaptogen, " capable of increasing the body's natural resistance.
Specification:Schisandrins 2%-9% , Schisandrin A/B 1%
Test Method:HPLC
Appearance:Brown yellow fine powder
Odour & Taste: Characteristic
Active ingredient: Schisandrins
Schisandrins
Molecular Formula:C24H32O7
Molecular Weight:432.52
CAS No.:223748-53-6
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol,and insoluble in water.
Pharmacology Action:
Beneficial effects for the liver health and is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis. Lignan of schizandrin B, y-schizandrin reduces ALT, it promotes glycogen, strengthen and improves activity of hepatic microsomal drug-metabolizin, NADH, inophenazone cyclamate DMI, benzoyl, It reduces urine albumen for elimination, improves the biochenmical index of serum, protects liver cells.
