Schisandra chinensis contains schisandrin A, vitamin C, resin, tannin and a small amount of sugar, which has the functions of astringing lung, relieving cough, nourishing essence, stopping diarrhea and stopping sweating. Secondly, it can protect the liver and promote the repair of hepatocytes; Schisandra chinensis also has a certain central nervous system inhibitory effect, which can soothe the nerves and regulate sleep; In addition, Schisandra chinensis is an effective component of many traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions, which can astringent essence, stop diarrhea, tonify the middle energizer and replenish qi.

Schisandra chinensis, like ginseng and acanthopanax senticosus, is also called "a substance that adapts to the primitive state". Regular use can enhance hearing, vision and work efficiency, which is of great benefit to the health care of people with neurasthenia, Meniere's syndrome and sexual hypofunction.

Schisandra chinensis is also a good medicine for preventing and treating cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. It has the function of protecting lung and strengthening heart. According to research, patients with recessive Keshan disease have different degrees of curative effect after taking Schisandra chinensis.

The compatibility of Schisandra chinensis with other Chinese medicines has a good effect on acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma and other respiratory diseases. In addition, the sour taste of Schisandra chinensis is used to supplement the deficiency of gastric acid in clinic to achieve the purpose of treating atrophic gastritis.

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Taboos for taking Schisandra chinensis

Not all people with physical fitness are suitable to take it except that they can't take it for a long time in daily use. For example, patients infected with cold and rash are not suitable for taking. The specific requirements are as follows:

1. Patients with early cough and rash had better not take Schisandra chinensis, so as not to aggravate the condition. Chinese medicine believes that it is best not to take Schisandra chinensis for patients with damp-heat and exogenous pathogens.

2. It is recorded in Compendium of Materia Medica that it is best not to take Schisandra chinensis in the early stage of cold infection, which can effectively avoid the bondage of cold in the body.

3. Patients with hyperactive liver fire should not take Schisandra chinensis, and patients who swallow a lot of acidic substances should not take it, so as not to damage their body functions.

4. Patients with strong liver qi and excessive lung heat should also be prohibited from taking it. At this time, in addition to the use of Huang Cen to relieve summer heat, other drugs should be banned from contact.

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