Schisandra
Schisandra, commonly known as magnolia vine or five-flavor fruit, is a versatile medicinal plant revered in traditional Chinese medicine. Renowned for its unique adaptogenic properties, it is used to support cognitive function, balance hormonal health, and reduce fatigue, offering a natural way to enhance vitality and overall resilience.
- Scientific name: Schisandra
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Austrobaileyales, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is categorized under 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, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is called Spaltkörbchen, while in Arabic, it is known as شزندرة. In Belarusian, the name used is лімоннік, and in Czech, it is called klanopraška. Additionally, in Polish, the plant is commonly referred to as Cytryniec.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Spaltkörbchen | Wikidata |
| ar | شزندرة | Wikidata |
| be | лімоннік | Wikidata |
| cs | klanopraška | Wikidata |
| pl | Cytryniec | Wikidata |
| ru | лимонник | Wikidata |
| vi | Chi Ngũ vị tử | Wikidata |
| zh | 五味子属 | Wikidata |
| fa | شیساندرا | Wikidata |
| ko | 오미자속 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Russian Far East. Specifically, it can be found growing in the Amur and Khabarovsk territories. Its presence also extends to the Primorye and Sakhalin regions of Russia. Beyond the Russian borders, the species is widely distributed within China. More specifically, its range includes the China South-Central area.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Schisandra, utilizes various anatomical structures to deliver its therapeutic properties. The woody stems serve as the climbing framework for the vine, providing the necessary support for growth. Beneath the surface, the roots are highly valued in traditional medicine for their concentrated bioactive compounds. The most distinctive part of the plant is its fruit, which appears as clusters of small, bright red berries. These medicinal fruits are frequently harvested and processed to create extracts used to support liver health and overall vitality.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schisandra has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-anwulignan, 6-O-benzoylgomisin O, d-epigalbacine, deoxyschizandrin, gomisin A.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-anwulignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-O-benzoylgomisin O | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| d-epigalbacine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxyschizandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gomisin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schisandrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| schisantherin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wuweizisu B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wuweizisu C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schisandra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitussive, Radioprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Radioprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schisandra has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antitussive, fatigue, inflammation, neurasthenia, sedative.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurasthenia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |