Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis, Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus
Wu Wei Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sour; sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To promote contraction and secure astriction, boost qi and engender liquid, quiet heart and spirit.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Enduring cough and vacuity asthma, dream emission, frequent urination and enuresis, incessant chronic diarrhea, spontaneous sweating and night sweating, fluid damage and thirst, palpitation and insomnia.