Schisandra chinensis
Magnolia-vine
Schisandra chinensis, commonly known as magnolia vine or schisandra berry, is a versatile medicinal plant revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its "five-flavor" profile, it acts as a powerful adaptogen, helping the body resist stress, enhancing mental clarity, and supporting liver health and overall physical vitality.
- Scientific name: Schisandra chinensis
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Austrobaileyales and the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by its placement within the genus Schisandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schisandra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schisandra chinensis, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Poland, it is called cytryniec chiński, while in Russia, it is referred to as лимонник китайский. In Korea, the plant is known as 오미자나무, and in Finland, it goes by the name palsamiköynnös. Additionally, in Hungary, it is commonly called kínai kúszómagnólia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Cytryniec chiński | Wikidata |
| ru | лимонник китайский | Wikidata |
| ko | 오미자나무 | Wikidata |
| fi | palsamiköynnös | Wikidata |
| hu | kínai kúszómagnólia | Wikidata |
| uk | лимонник китайський | Wikidata |
| lv | Citronliāna | Wikidata |
| de | Chinesisches Spaltkörbchen | Wikidata |
| sl | Šisandra | Wikidata |
| ja | チョウセンゴミシ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several specific regions within the Russian Far East. It can be found growing in the Amur and Khabarovsk territories. Additionally, its natural range extends into the Primorye and Sakhalin regions. Beyond Russia, the species is also located within the Inner Mongolia province of China. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Schisandra chinensis, is a woody vine characterized by its diverse functional anatomy. The climbing stems provide the structural support necessary for the plant to ascend through forest canopies, with each individual stem often displaying a twisted growth habit. The lush, green leaves are typically used to aid in photosynthesis and contribute to the plant's overall vigor. Most notably, the plant produces distinctive reddish fruits that are highly valued in traditional medicine; each individual fruit is a small, fleshy berry containing seeds that carry the concentrated medicinal properties of the species.- Total parts
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 55
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| fruit | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| stems | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| stem | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mature fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polysaccharides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra chinensis has 145 reported phytochemicals identified across 262 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lignans, schisandrin, schisandrin B, schisandrol A, gomisin A.
- Total chemicals
- 145
- Scientific sources
- 262
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lignans | 14 | ★★★★★ |
| schisandrin | 11 | ★★★★★ |
| schisandrin B | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| schisandrol A | 9 | ★★★★☆ |
| gomisin A | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| schisandrol B | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| gomisin J | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| schisanhenol | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| schisantherin A | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| gomisin N | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
Activities
Schisandra chinensis has 21 reported activities identified across 43 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Adaptogenic, Neuroprotective, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 43
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Adaptogenic | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogen | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypnotic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tonic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schisandra chinensis has 83 reported medicinal uses identified across 124 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, liver diseases, cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 83
- Scientific sources
- 124
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| liver diseases | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |