Schisandra, or lemon vine (Schisandra chinensis) \u2013 the five-flavor berry<\/p>\n
The lemon vine, more commonly known as schisandra due to its Latin name, is also called Chinese magnolia vine and Chinese lemon tree. In Far Eastern countries, it has another, almost official, name \u2013 the five-flavor berry (Wu Wei Zi). This is because all five flavors can be tasted in the schisandra berry: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent. <\/p>\n
In the wild, schisandra grows in the Russian Far East and elsewhere, as well as in northern China, Japan, and Korea. It’s cultivated in gardens in many places, including here in Latvia. Since ancient times, schisandra has been considered a source for maintaining vitality and youth. It’s said that if you regularly eat schisandra berries, you can live to a very old age without feeling the effects of aging. The most popular way to consume them is by chewing dried berries \u2013 this is how you can get the most benefits from the berry. At first, the taste seems quite peculiar and strong \u2013 it can even make your tongue tingle, but later on, most people grow to like it. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends chewing dried berries as a tonic and strengthening agent \u2013 5 grams per day for 100 consecutive days. Schisandra is considered one of the most universal sources of antioxidants; the berries are rich in vitamins E and C, B-group vitamins, magnesium, iron, calcium, selenium, iodine, potassium, cobalt, and sodium, as well as beneficial fatty acids and other valuable substances. <\/p>\n
What are the health benefits of schisandra?<\/p>\n
*Strengthens liver health, helps regenerate liver cells, especially if you’ve had liver ailments;<\/p>\n
*Reduces fear and stress, helps you sleep better and wards off nightmares;<\/p>\n
*Helps with burnout syndrome;<\/p>\n
*Stimulates the immune system;<\/p>\n
*Reduces inflammation;<\/p>\n
*Improves concentration, helps eliminate chronic fatigue;<\/p>\n
*Helps to formulate thoughts clearly;<\/p>\n
*Improves vision and hearing;<\/p>\n
*Reduces night sweats;<\/p>\n
*Stimulates kidney function;<\/p>\n
*Helps treat gastritis;<\/p>\n
*Helps with coughs, bronchitis, shortness of breath, strengthens the lungs;<\/p>\n
*Helps detoxify the body for smokers who have quit smoking;<\/p>\n
*In skin care products \u2013 rejuvenates and moisturizes the skin, promotes blood circulation to the skin;<\/p>\n
*Helps reduce appetite for those who tend to experience excessive cravings due to stress, etc.; <\/p>\n
*In the East, it has been considered one of the most effective means of stimulating sexual desire since ancient times.<\/p>\n
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Schisandra in the kitchen<\/p>\n
*Fresh berries are delicious on their own; you can eat them plain or sprinkle them on green leaf or vegetable salads, for example.<\/p>\n
*From fresh berries, you can make jams, press juice, and prepare jelly. By the way, the juice is a real energy concentrate \u2013 several times more potent than coffee. <\/p>\n
*Dried berries also fit very well into the menu, but mainly ground, in powder form \u2013 this is much more popular than whole berries. In powder form, all five flavors seem to balance out, becoming harmonious. <\/p>\n
*Add the powder to salad dressings \u2013 it tastes especially good in those made with apple cider vinegar and those containing coconut oil.<\/p>\n
*You can make a delicious lemonade from both fresh and dried berries, but dried berries must first be crushed and soaked in water for a while after pouring. Afterwards, you can add mint or lemon balm leaves; fresh French tarragon also creates an interesting flavor nuance. <\/p>\n
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*Aromatic milk for a calm evening finish<\/p>\n
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1 tsp. dried schisandra berries <\/p>\n
1 tsp. ground cinnamon <\/p>\n
1 tsp. ground coriander <\/p>\n
250 ml milk (almond milk also tastes great)<\/p>\n
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1. Place schisandra berries in a mortar and crush. Mix with cinnamon and coriander. <\/p>\n
2. Heat the milk and stir in the spice mixture; continue stirring for a couple of minutes to let the flavors infuse.<\/p>\n
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*Schisandra decoction for coughs (and respiratory problems associated with coughing)<\/p>\n
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Pour 100 ml of water over 5 g of crushed dried berries, bring to a boil, and continue heating over low heat for 15 minutes. Then strain and drink warm. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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