Schisandra Extract is the dried mature fruit extract of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. from Magnoliaceae family:
1. Basic Information
Foreign name: Schisandra Berries P.E.
Chinese name: Schisandra Extract
Latin name: Schisandra chinensis
Boundary: Botany
Family: Magnoliaceae
Species: Schisandra chinensis
2. Main components
The main active ingredients of Schisandra Extract are lignans, such as Deoxyschizandrin, γ-Schizandrin, Schizandrin, Aomisin, Pseudo-r-Schizandrin and Schisandra Schisantherin A, also contains pinene and other volatile oils and citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and other organic acid compounds.
3. Appearance and specification
Schisandra Extract usually appears as a fine brownish-yellow powder, the main specifications include Schisandra A 2%5%, Schisandra Total 2%9%, as well as Schisandra (B) ethanol, Schisandra (A) methanol, Schisandra Alcohol A and other specifications.
4. Efficacy and function
Improvement of liver function: Schisandra Extract has a protective effect on the liver, which can help repair damaged liver cells, promote the recovery of liver function, improve hepatitis, liver fibrosis and other diseases.
Anti-fatigue: Schisandra Extract has an obvious effect on improving the body’s endurance and anti-fatigue ability, which can increase the body’s vitality and energy, and relieve the symptoms of fatigue.
Antioxidant: Schisandra Extract is rich in antioxidant substances, which can neutralize free radicals, remove harmful substances, slow down cell aging and oxidative damage, and prevent diseases.
Improve immunity: Schisandra Extract can enhance the function of the body’s immune system, increase antibody production, improve resistance, and prevent infections and diseases.
Reduces Anxiety and Stress: Schisandra Extract has calming and anti-anxiety effects, which can relieve mental problems such as anxiety, depression and stress.
In addition, Schisandra Extract is also known to promote sleep, protect the heart, regulate blood sugar, and fight cancer.
5. Extraction Method
The extraction method of Schisandra Extract usually includes the following steps: take the herbs boiled in water, filter the dregs; then extracted with 80% ethanol, filtration; filtrate volatile alcohol, precipitation with water; take the precipitate, extracted in gasoline and 80% ethanol; concentrated ethanol; crystallization.
6. Application and Precautions
Schisandra Extract has a wide range of applications in medicine, cosmetics, health care products and other fields. However, as an ingredient of traditional Chinese medicine, although Schisandra Extract has many efficacies and effects, it is best to consult with a professional doctor or Chinese herbalist before use and follow the principles and recommendations of scientific medication. In addition, drug reactions due to individual differences need to be treated with caution.