Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) – herb

Cautions

May interact with many medications; avoid with epilepsy and high pressure in the brain; caution with liver disease; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Schisandra for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Dream EmissionEnduring Cough & Vacuity AsthmaFluid Damage & ThirstFrequent Urination & EnuresisIncessant Chronic DiarrheaPalpitation & InsomniaSpontaneous Sweating & Night Sweating

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Schisandra does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Boost Qi & Engender LiquidPromote Contraction & Secure AstrictionQuiet Heart & Spirit