Table of contents
  • What is Schisandra Chinensis Extract?
  • What is Schisandra Chinensis Extract used for?
  • What are the benefits of Schisandra Chinensis Extract?
  • What are the side effects of Schisandra Chinensis Extract?
  • Is Schisandra Chinensis Extract good for skin?
  • Does Schisandra Chinensis Extract help weight loss?
  • What are the application filed of Schisandra Chinensis Extract?

 

  • What is Schisandra Chinensis Extract?

Schisandra chinensis extract is a brown-yellow fine powder extracted from the dried ripe fruit of Magnoliaceae Schisandra [Latin name: Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill] or Huazhong Schisandra (scientific name: Schisandra sphenanthera Rehd. et Wils.). The main active ingredients of Schisandra include volatile oils, lignans, organic acids, polysaccharides, fatty oils, amino acids, pigments and tannins. Among them, lignans are the main active components of Schisandra chinensis, and their pharmacological effects and mechanisms have been studied in depth, involving various aspects such as the digestive system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system and reproductive system.

At present, scholars at home and abroad have isolated more than 40 kinds of lignans from Schizandra chinensis extract, among which the components with high content and clear pharmacological activity include Schizandrin A, Schizandrin B, Schizandrin C, Schizandrol A, Schizandrol B, Schisantherin A and Schisantherin B, etc.

  • What is Schisandra Chinensis Extract used for?

Schisandra chinensis has a long history of use in Chinese traditional medicine. It is used to treat chronic cough and asthma, liver disease, stomach disease, chronic diarrhea, nocturnal emission, enuresis, frequent urination, sweating, etc. It is used as an adaptogen and a tonic to enhance vitality. It is also used for fatigue and sleep in various formulations.

  • What are the benefits of Schisandra Chinensis Extract?
  1. Effects on liver injury: Schisandra chinensis extract can reduce the increase of alanine aminotransferase in experimental animals caused by carbon tetrachloride, thioethanolamine, etc. γ-Schisandrin (Schisandrin B) has anti-liver injury effect.
  2. Effects on the central nervous system: Schisandrin has a wide range of central inhibitory effects and has the characteristics of stabilizing effects.
  3. Effects on cardiovascular: Schisandra has a cardiotonic effect. Its water infusion and dilute alcohol infusion can strengthen myocardial contractility and increase vascular tension. The decoction has inhibitory effect on rat myocardial cell membrane ATPase activity in vitro, and has antihypertensive effect on anesthetized dogs.
  4. Effects on immune function: It can enhance the body’s defense ability to non-specific stimuli.
  5. Antibacterial effect: The ethanol infusion has inhibitory effect on Bacillus anthracis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus albus, Bacillus typhi and Vibrio cholera in vitro.
  6. The lignans contained in Schisandra chinensis extract enhance the energy production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) or mitochondria (cell energy reservoir), while protecting mitochondria from oxidative stress. These effects are enough to explain why Schisandra can slow down the aging process and maintain the youthful vitality of the skin. In addition, schisandra B and schisandrin have antioxidant effects, which can scavenge free radicals and inhibit the formation of lipid peroxides.
  • What are the side effects of Schisandra Chinensis Extract?

Overdose may cause hiccups, acid regurgitation, heartburn, bowel whimper, drowsiness, etc., and occasionally allergic reactions.

Schisandra can be used occasionally, but cannot be taken for a long time, especially during a cold, the beginning of a cough, or when there is internal heat.

  • Is Schisandra Chinensis Extract good for skin?

Schisandra is also a natural beauty tonic that protects the skin from environmental stressors, toxins and overexposure to extreme weather, thereby reducing the appearance of fine lines. Its astringent taste helps the skin retain moisture and builds immune defense energy flowing under the skin’s surface.

  • Does Schisandra Chinensis Extract help weight loss?

Schisandra is sour, sweet and warm. It contains a variety of active ingredients. After taking it, it can promote human blood circulation, improve human metabolism, and accelerate fat burning. So it has a certain promotion effect on weight loss.

  • What are the application filed of Schisandra Chinensis Extract?

Schisandra chinensis is an economic crop with the same origin of medicine and food, and it is widely used in the field of medicine and food.

Medicine and health products industry: regulating immunity, anti-aging, lowering blood lipid and blood sugar, protecting liver, anti-fatigue, anti-tumor, and enhancing hematopoiesis, protecting liver, lowering blood pressure, and enhancing cell activity; it can also control cell division and differentiation , Regulates cell growth and aging, and is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Nutritional supplements: It can be mixed with several powders and eaten together, which can improve human immunity.

Functional foods: energy drinks, soft drinks or sports nutrition.

Cosmetics: Effective against free radicals, antioxidant, beauty care.

Water-soluble Schisandra chinensis extract can be developed to enhance immunity, anti-aging, hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, liver protection and weight loss products and beverages.

 

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