Ingredients
Schizandra Berries (Schisandra chinensis)
Pure Grain Alcohol (20%)
Pure Filtered Water

Dosage Forms
Schizandra Berries (also known as Wu Wei Zi and Wu Wei Zu) is available in concentrated, certified Kosher and Parve, Super Strength Holistically Standardized low alcohol extract packaged in convenient 50ml amber glass bottles with pipette droppers.

Indications
One of the most popular tonic herbs in China, Schizandra is well known as an adaptogen and aphrodisiac. At one time wealthy Chinese women took it regularly to tone and beautify the skin. It is known to strengthen and quicken reflexes, and reduce perspiration, diarrhea and nighttime urination.

Schizandra is regarded as one of the most important liver and eye tonics in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has the capacity to cleanse and heal the liver as well as improve day and night vision.

Contraindications
Do not use during pregnancy.

Therapeutic Indications
Schizandra is high in vitamin C, magnesium, and phosphorus, and is one of the most important herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It was referred to in early TCM texts as one of the "superior herbs," able to promote overall well-being and increase vitality.

Probably best known as a sexual tonic, schizandra is believed to increase the secretions of sexual fluids in both men and women. Additionally, it is thought to improve male sexual stamina.

Research into schizandra's liver healing properties has focused primarily on its lignan content. The lignans (over 30) and numerous antioxidants found in schizandra have a significant hepatoxic (liver protecting) effect. These natural compounds enable schizandra to heal as well as protect the liver in healthy individuals, those with poor liver function, and hepatitis patients without side effects.

Wealthy Chinese women throughout history have used schizandra to tone and beautify their skin and improve their vision. Some believe it may even enlarge the field of vision.

Schizandra is known to stimulate the nervous system. It can increase reflex response speed and improve mental clarity, while also acting as an adaptogen, helping the body handle mental and physical stress.

Schizandra is often employed to balance fluid levels in the body. When fluids are not in balance the body can exhibit symptoms such as night sweats, thirst, and frequent urination. Schizandra balances fluids by toning and strengthening the kidneys.

Diabetics and hepatitis patients will find schizandra's multiple health benefits ideal. The combined promotion of increased stamina, enhanced liver protection, improved vision and balanced fluids can work along with allopathic treatments to help users both manage these diseases and improve their quality of life.

Storage
Schizandra should be stored tightly sealed in a cool, dry area until it is required.

Usage
Take 3-5 drops 3 times daily one half hour before meals for an extended period of time (three to four months).

Complimentary Therapies
A proper diet is essential to overall good health. Replace the intake of junk, processed and fast foods with vegetables and fruits. Compliment your daily diet with a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral. Drink plenty of water and juice (at least 8 glasses a day), instead of coffee, tea or sodas to replenish the body's fluids.