What are the benefits and functions of wild Schisandra chinensis?
The main efficacy and functions of wild Schisandra chinensis include astringency and consolidation, replenishing qi and promoting the production of body fluids, nourishing the kidneys and calming the mind. It is recommended to take it correctly under the guidance of a doctor to avoid blind medication.
1. Astringency and Consolidation
Wild Schisandra chinensis has a sour, sweet, warm, and moist taste, capable of astringency and consolidation. Therefore, it can be used to treat diseases such as polyuria, hyperhidrosis, and semen leakage. When used in combination with herbs such as Ephedra root and oyster shell, it can also alleviate prolonged diarrhea.
2. Replenishing Qi and Promoting the Production of Body Fluids
With warm properties and attributed to the lung meridian, it can replenish qi, promote the production of body fluids, and astringe lung qi. It is suitable for patients with thirst after injury and short-term pulse deficiency. Wild Schisandra chinensis, often used in combination with herbs such as ginseng and Ophiopogon japonicus, can also treat polydipsia due to yin deficiency and internal heat.
3. Nourishing the Kidneys and Calming the Mind
Wild Schisandra chinensis is attributed to the kidney meridian, capable of nourishing the kidneys and calming the mind. Therefore, it can be used to treat symptoms such as palpitations and insomnia caused by insufficient yin and blood. It can also be used in combination with Chinese herbs such as dragon bone and Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix to nourish the kidneys, astringe semen, and stop emission. During medication, taking wild Schisandra chinensis correctly can treat diseases. If headaches, fever, and other phenomena occur due to blind medication, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying the condition. In daily life, attention should also be paid to a light diet, avoiding greasy and spicy foods such as fatty meat and chili peppers, which may affect the effectiveness of the medication.
