Wu Wei Zi means five flavor fruit. The whole fruit is salty. The peel and pulp are sweet and sour. The kernel is pungent and bitter. This herb inhibits the leakage of Lung Qi above and enriches Kidney Yin below, thus effectively treating coughs. This …

Schisandra chinensis is a perennial, deciduous woody vine plant found at high latitudes and in cool climatic conditions. It commonly grows in natural coniferous or mixed forests or along streams and climbs up other trees or shrubs to reach optimal light conditions. [12] .

Wu wei zi (五味子), is one of the most interesting herbs in common use by physicians of Chinese medicine. It would be surprising to find it missing in any Chinese herbal shop.

Wu Wei Zi is an assistant ingredient in Sheng Mai San. This means that it either serves to reinforces the effect of other ingredients or it moderates their toxicity. In Sheng Mai San, Wu Wei Zi prevents the leakage of Lung Qi and generates Kidneys Body Fluids. By tonifying the Kidneys, it also checks the excessive Qi ascent.

2016年9月23日 · It is an important herb for chronic cough and dyspnea of deficiency type due to lung and kidney deficiency. Because it is sour and sweet, it can astringe lung to relieve cough and dyspnea, tonify lung qi and nourish kidney yin.

【功效与作用】收敛固涩、益气生津、补肾宁心。 属收涩药分类下的敛肺涩肠药。 【临床应用】用量2～6克，煎汤内服；研末，每次1～3克；熬膏；或入丸、散。 外用：适量，研末掺；或煎水洗。 用治久嗽虚喘，梦遗滑精，遗尿尿频，久泻不止，自汗盗汗，津伤口渴，内热消渴，心悸失眠。 【药理研究】五味子有促进机体免疫功能与作用；抗氧化及抗衰老；护肝、诱导肝脏药物代谢酶；镇咳祛痰，抗肿瘤；降血糖；强心；增强机体适应能力；抗溃疡；抗肾病变；抗菌等作用。 …

本品为木兰科植物 五味子 Schisandra chinensis （Turcz.）Baill.或 华中五味子 Schisandra sphenanthera Rehd. et Wils.的干燥 成熟果实。 前者习称“北五味子”，后者习称“南五味子”。 秋季果实成熟时采摘，晒干或蒸后晒干，除去果梗及杂质。 北五味子：呈不规则的球形或扁球形，直径5～8mm。 表面红色、紫红色或暗红色，皱缩，显油润，有的表面呈黑红色或出现“白“白霜”。 果肉柔软，种子1～2，肾形，表面棕黄色，有光泽，种皮薄而脆。 果肉气微，味酸；种子破碎 …

2024年10月25日 · Wu Wei Zi, also known as the Five-Flavor Berry or Schisandra Berry, is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been cherished for centuries for its remarkable health benefits. This small berry is native to China and has been used to promote vitality, longevity, and overall well-being.

Wu Wei Zi, literally five flavor berry in Chinese. It is named becasue of its five different tastes. Wu Wei Zi covers meridians of lung, heart and kidney. Main functions are astringing lung qi, stopping diarrhea, enhancing qi while nourishing fluid, tonifying kidney, calming the heart.

Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) Botanical Name: Schisandra chinensis, S. sphenanthera. Schisandra is considered one of the great longevity tonic herbs. It is famous as an adaptogen and anti-aging herb, with stamina-building properties. It is also known to impart beauty and sexual endurance to those who use it regularly.