Beneficial Ingredients – Highlight – Schizandra
Posted by Mary on Jul 5, 2009
Schizandra is a famous tonic historically consumed by Chinese royalty and by Daoist masters. Schizandra is renowned as a beauty tonic and is considered to be a youth preserving herb. It is also said to be a powerful tonic to the brain and is believed in China to improve memory. For the body, it is known to improve overall strength.
Schizandra may also help mental function and memory. It is used in many tonic formulations as an astringent, while in traditional Chinese medicine it is used to resist infections, increase skin health, and combat insomnia, coughing and thirst. Modern Chinese research suggests that schizandra has a protective effect and may help people with chronic illness.
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