Ask HK: Do You Use Schisandra?
Antioxidant:
"Schisandra chinensis is a common herbal medicine with sedative and tonic actions can significantly inhibit or directly scavenge free radicals and enhance the antioxidant function in animal. Its polysaccharide possesses many pharmacological actions such as antioxidant, antitumor and immunoregulation." (Yue et all. Plos One 10(7) Aug 2015)
Stress management:
Stress-protective effect against a broad spectrum of harmful factors via stabilizing Cortisol levels
Non-specific confirmed Liver protection against toxins
Ip, Mak, Li, Poon & Ko, 1996. Effect of a Lignan-Enriched Extract of Schisandra Chinensis on Aflatoxin B1 and Cadmium Chloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats. Pharmacology & Toxicology 78(6)
And a long list including: Improves mental performance, Reduces tiredness and sleeplessness, may help enhance vision, helps normalize blood pressure
In short, looks like a wish list for coders. I'm always sceptic about this things so, if you used it, could you please share your experience? thanks