SUPERFEAST SCHISANDRA

In Taoist herbalism, Schisandra chinensis is cherished as the ‘beauty berry’ for its ability to promote a luminous complexion, support healthy liver function, and restore youthful vitality. Prized by ancient royalty as the “quintessence of radiance”, it is one of the most revered longevity tonics in traditional Chinese medicine.

This adaptogenic berry is traditionally used to tonify Kidney Yin, support sexual and mental vitality, relieve fatigue, and promote resilience and stress support.

Schisandra is also dubbed ‘the five taste fruit’, for its rare ability to influence all five organ systems (Liver, Kidney, Heart, Lung & Spleen) through its five taste profiles (salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and pungent). Such comprehensiveness is said to allow this potent holistic tonic herb to regulate the entire system. 

Modern beauty professionals harness Schisandra’s ancient reputation to preserve youthfulness, particularly in clearing, detoxifying, and revitalising the skin. Similarly, health and wellness practitioners utilise Schisandra to aid in healthy liver function and natural detoxification. 

Many of these benefits are delivered via naturally occurring compounds called lignans (including schisandrin A, B, and C, and Schisandrol A and B). 

Taoist tonic herbalists prescribe ‘100 Days of Schisandra’ as a challenge to cultivate inner and outer radiance just as the ancients did - purifying the blood, sharpening the mind, beautifying the skin, and more.

In other words, creating a daily Schisandra ritual in order to change for the better.