Schisandra Tincture (1:4)

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) Tincture made from the berries

What is Schisandra?

Schisandra has been considered one of the most important medicinal plants in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 2000 years. Despite its long history, these beautiful berries are still relatively unknown in Europe. Known as the “five-flavor berry,” Schisandra offers sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and pungent notes all in one. The berries grow on hardy perennial climbing plants (lianas) belonging to the star anise family (Schisandraceae) that can reach heights of up to 8 meters. From the fragrant white blossoms develop pink berries, reminiscent of currants, that cluster tightly together much like grapes. Native habitats of Schisandra include northern China, Japan, and the Russian Far East.

For our tincture, we follow traditional TCM methods, using only fully ripe berries. These are carefully selected, dried under strict quality standards, and extracted with alcohol. The result is a tincture that meets our high-quality requirements.

The “Fruit of Immortality”

One of the oldest texts in TCM, the more than 2000-year-old Materia Medica, praises Schisandra berries for their extraordinary qualities, claiming that regular consumption could “promote longevity.” This is likely one reason why the berries are regarded as the “Fruit of Immortality.” According to TCM, Schisandra nourishes Jing (life essence), Qi (vital energy), and Shen (mind/spirit). It is therefore no surprise that the pink berries have been used in their native regions in a variety of ways. They are considered a powerful adaptogen, believed to help reduce stress and its effects, bringing calm and balance to the body. In TCM, Schisandra has also been traditionally used for sleep disturbances, restlessness, fatigue, coughs, hearing problems, and hormonal imbalances. Experienced practitioners further use Schisandra to support the immune system and to strengthen the functional systems associated with the berry: heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Schisandra naturally contains a wealth of valuable nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, polyphenols, lignans, essential oils, tannins, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, citric acid, beta-carotene, pectins, catechins, and anthocyanins.

Schisandra Tincture without unnecessary additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial colors, no flavorings, no added sugars, no lactose, and no gluten.

Schisandra Tincture Ingredients

Also contains traces of acetic acid from organic apple cider vinegar (less than 1%) and purified water.

Recommended Use

The intended daily dose is approx. 120 drops (about 4 ml), ideally divided into three servings of about 30 drops each. Start with a lower dose of approx. 60 drops (about 2 ml) per day – or three times 20 drops – and gradually increase over several days until reaching the full daily dose. Use the supplied pipette to count the drops.

Important Notes

Dietary supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children. The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. The tincture is naturally cloudy and should be shaken before use.

Important: Contains 65% alcohol by volume. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Continuous intake should not exceed 3 months; afterwards, a one-month break is recommended before resuming use.