Holly Hill Health Foods, Schisandra, 1 Ounce

Schisandra is a fruit extract used in traditional Chinese medicine. Schisandra may have antioxidant activity, which means that it neutralizes free radicals that may cause cellular and genetic damage. Traditionally, it has been used to help with lung, coughs, liver, gastrointestinal, increase strength and stamina as well as reduce sweating.

In traditional Chinese medicine, schisandra is often used to treat cough, wheezing, and diarrhea. Schisandra is also often touted as a natural remedy for these health problems: asthmaindigestion, flu,premenstrual syndrome. In herbal medicine, schisandra is often used as an adaptogen (a class of herbs said to boost the body's resistance to stress of all kinds). In a research review published in 2009, investigators note that there's "good scientific evidence" that schisandra may increase endurance and mental performance in people with mild stress-related fatigue. Contains Alcohol, Parve K