All about using Chinese lemongrass tincture. Contraindication for use

Schisandra chinensis (Far Eastern) is widely used in pharmacology as a medicinal raw material. Powder, syrup, oil, tablets, and herbal teas are prepared from it. The most popular form of release remains alcohol tincture. The benefits and harms of lemongrass tincture are described not only in Far Eastern herbalists and Chinese healers, but also confirmed official medicine after a series of clinical trials.

How was Schisandra tincture used in the plant’s homeland - China? Since ancient times, it has been used to treat not only insomnia, exhaustion and overwork of the body, but also digestive disorders, poor eyesight, shortness of breath, respiratory diseases. Today, all instructions for the drug indicate its main pharmachologic effect- tonic and adaptogenic. What other healing properties does this herbal medicine have? What are the conditions for its safe use?

Description of pharmaceutical tincture of lemongrass and special instructions

Despite the limited growing area of ​​this plant (China, Korea, Japan, Far East), the tincture is not considered a scarce medicine. It can be freely purchased at a pharmacy. And this herbal medicine is quite cheap.

Composition and release form

Tincture of lemongrass seeds is considered more a strong drug than tincture of lemongrass fruits. The seeds of this plant contain a large number of Schisandrin is a substance that stimulates the functioning of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Schisandrin is also present in Schisandra fruits, but in a smaller amount.

• To prepare fruit tincture: use crushed lemongrass berries and 95% alcohol. The drug is produced in volumes of 15, 25, 50, 100 ml.
• To prepare a tincture from seeds: use seeds (1 ml contains 0.2 g of seeds) and 95% alcohol.

The tincture is a liquid yellow color. During storage, oily drops and sediment may appear.

pharmachologic effect

The herbal medicine refers to pharmacological group tonic and adaptogenic medicines. What are beneficial features Chinese lemongrass? The plant is a biostimulant. It contains the following healing substances:

• organic fatty acid and steroids;
• lignan compounds (schisandrin, schisatherin, gomisins and others);
• sugars, pectins, tannins;
• coloring matter, sterols, tocopherols;
• fatty oil;
• vitamins E and C;
• microelements;
• essential oil(mostly in the cortex);
• resin.

How does the plant affect the human body?

• Strengthens conditioned reflexes.
• Stimulates reflex excitability and the vegetative-vascular system.
• Improves motor and secretory functions Gastrointestinal tract.
• Increases light sensitivity and color sensitivity of the retina.
• Activates metabolism.
• Strengthens immune system and stimulates immunobiological reactions.
• Increases glycogen content (energy reserve) in muscles.
• Reduces the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles during physical activity.
• Stimulates smooth muscle function.
• Stimulates breathing.
• Dilates blood vessels.
• Increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood.
• Lowers chloride and blood sugar levels.
• Regenerates and restores affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes.

The antioxidant activity of lemongrass has also been proven. With its help, toxins and heavy metals are removed from the body, free radicals are neutralized, blood vessels are cleansed, and cholesterol is reduced.

Indications

For what diagnoses and symptoms is Schisandra extract prescribed?

• Asthenic syndrome.
• Syndrome chronic fatigue.
• Neurasthenia.
• Reactive depression.
• Drowsiness.
• Stress and fatigue.
• Decreased physical and mental performance.
• Hypotension.
• Intoxication and recovery period after serious illnesses.
• Prevention of colds, ARVI.

Modern instructions for using schisandra tincture include far from full list indications. The main pharmacological action is indicated here - stimulating and general tonic. How else is this herbal medicine used, for example, in Korea, China and Japan, on Far East?

• In the Far East. Schisandra leaves, which contain 5 times more vitamin C than fruits, are used to prevent scurvy and periodontal disease. Teas and decoctions are prepared from them. Here they drink tea from the leaves not only for vigor, but also for illnesses of cardio-vascular system. Far Eastern peoples drink a tincture of fruits and seeds as an expectorant and anti-allergenic remedy, as well as for kidney inflammation.
• In Chinese, Korean and Japanese folk medicine . Schisandra treats infertility, diseases of the vas deferens in men, excessive sweating, anemia, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, hematopoietic diseases and thyroid gland, urinary incontinence. It is also prescribed in complex therapy for leukemia.

Contraindications

The contraindications specified in the instructions for use should not be neglected. For any chronic diseases A mandatory consultation with a doctor is required. Stimulant drugs can exacerbate inflammatory, sluggish processes in the body. What is included in the list of contraindications?

• Acute form of infections of any nature - viral, fungal, bacterial.
• Hypertension.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver.
• Disorders and pathologies of the central nervous system.
• Epileptic seizures and convulsions of any origin.
• Traumatic brain injuries.
• Strong nervous excitement with insomnia.
• Mental disorders.
• Allergic reaction.

Arises controversial issue: Does the tincture lower or increase blood pressure? IN medical instructions Hypertension is one of the first contraindications for Schisandra preparations. However, in Chinese folk medicine and in some herbalists there is other information: lemongrass regulates blood circulation and normalizes arterial pressure. Depending on the dosage, he can increase or decrease it. There is also an opinion that a tincture of seeds is indicated for hypertension, and a tincture of fruits is indicated for hypotension.

Dosage and conditions of administration

How to take the tincture? The dosage and course are prescribed by the doctor. The instructions indicate universal, approximate doses, which may vary depending on the disease, age, treatment regimen and course duration.

• Dosage. The medication is started with small doses to make sure there is no allergic reaction. For prevention, 15 drops are prescribed 1-2 times a day. During treatment, the dose may be doubled; the medicine can be taken 3 times a day.
• Well . The tincture is taken for 3-4 weeks. Then a break is taken, and if necessary, the doctor prescribes a repeat course.
• Conditions of admission. It is recommended to take drops 3-4 hours after meals or half an hour before meals. To dilute the astringent, burning taste of the medicine, it is diluted with water.

Taking the drug in the afternoon (especially in the evening) can lead to insomnia and nervous agitation. When taken twice, the herbal medicine is drunk in the morning after waking up and at lunchtime. On average, the medicine begins to act 40 minutes after administration. Therapeutic effect lasts from 4 to 6 hours.

Drug interactions

Schisandra tincture should not be taken in combination therapy with other nervous system stimulants. These include:

• analeptics;
• psychostimulants;
• spinal cord stimulators;
• cerebral cortex stimulants;
• adaptogens;
• nootropic drugs.

Schisandra chinensis extract enhances the effect of stimulating and adaptogenic drugs, both synthetic and plant origin. In relation to sedatives medicines Schisandra tincture is an antagonist and inhibits the effect of sleeping pills. Also, lemongrass is not compatible with any neuroleptics that depress nervous system and weakening psychomotor agitation.

Reviews

Reviews about lemongrass tincture are mostly positive. Many note its sharp, astringent, tart taste and quite fast action- after 30 minutes you feel a surge of energy. The invigorating effect of lemongrass is not a myth, but it must be taken into account individual characteristics body. There are also people who do not feel any effects of the tincture.

• Use in athletes. Schisandra, like Rhodiola, ginseng, Eleutherococcus, and Aralia, is often taken during bodybuilding. Sometimes these drugs are taken in combination, but it is easy to overdose, especially when high blood pressure. Athletes recommend testing the effect of lemongrass in small doses and not engaging in “amateur activities” or drinking the tincture in teaspoons. Its effect is felt quickly. This is a natural and powerful “doping” that is officially permitted by the Anti-Doping Code. Some athletes manage to drink lemongrass before competitions to excess large doses, which is dangerous to health.
• Use for physical overload, for people working night shifts. The tincture stimulates the central nervous system and, indeed, helps relieve drowsiness and fatigue when working the night shift or heavy physical labor. But it should be taken on the recommendation of a doctor, not all the time, but in a course. You cannot hook your nervous system on biostimulants; this can lead to insomnia, chronic fatigue, nervousness and even mental disorders. There is such medical term as “drug withdrawal syndrome”. Abrupt cessation Taking Schisandra after a long course can lead to CNS depression.
• Use in the elderly. Biostimulants are often recommended for older people. Far Eastern Schisandra tincture increases physical activity, improves memory and mental activity. But the dosage of this herbal medicine in older people should be preventive. There have been complaints of excessive vigor and rapid heartbeat in elderly patients. Elderly people should take the medicine under the strict supervision of a doctor.
• Dilution in water. It is strictly forbidden to dilute the drug in coffee or strong tea (there are also such tips). These drinks will further stimulate the nervous system. It is recommended to dilute the drops in a small volume of water; you can take them with juice or compote, but it is better to dilute them with water.

Side effects after taking Schisandra tincture are possible in case of individual intolerance, overdose, or long-term course. The following symptoms may appear: rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, severe nervous agitation, insomnia, headache, allergic reaction. In case of overdose, digestive disorders may occur - nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. In case of side effects, the drug should be discontinued and consult a doctor.

How to prepare lemongrass at home

In addition to the tincture, you can buy dried lemongrass fruits or powder at the pharmacy. From these raw materials you can independently prepare decoctions, teas, infusions, and alcohol tinctures. How to brew lemongrass to preserve its healing properties?

Decoction

The decoction, compared to pharmaceutical alcohol tincture, contains fewer substances that stimulate the nervous system. Therefore, it is permissible to increase its dosage. A decoction can be prepared from both fruits and other parts of the plant - stems, leaves, bark. Residents of the Far East prepare this healing drink from fresh lemongrass.

Preparation

1. Take one teaspoon of dry lemongrass raw material.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Place it on water bath for 5 minutes.
4. Insist for half an hour.

The strained broth is drunk on an empty stomach, 3 tbsp. spoons 3 times a day.

Infusion

An infusion, unlike a tincture, is prepared using water decoction. It should not be stored for more than a day.

Preparation

1. Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of lemongrass berries (dry or fresh).
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Leave for 2-3 hours.

You can drink 4 times a day, 2 tbsp. spoons. The infusion, like the decoction, is taken not only internally, but also externally. They are recommended to wipe their face with oily, porous skin. It is also a good antiseptic for treating wounds, inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes.

Tea

In the Far East, Chinese lemongrass tea is drunk to prevent influenza, colds, ARVI, for physical and mental fatigue. Tea is prepared not only from the berries, but also from the leaves, stems and bark of the plant. Herbal tea with lemongrass can be purchased at the pharmacy. It can be “Schisandra with herbs” (with rose hips and kopeck tea), “Blueberry-mix” (with blueberries, lemongrass, rose hips, chokeberry, Sudanese rose), herbal tea “Altai No. 16” (with lemongrass seeds, chamomile, St. John’s wort, currant leaves, Leuzea root).

Making tea according to the recipe of Far Eastern hunters

1. Take 1 teaspoon of crushed dry (fresh) lemongrass leaves.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water.
3. Brew as regular tea, for 3–5 minutes.

You can drink this tea in a whole glass. It is not recommended to steam the leaves in a thermos, because the aroma and pleasant lemon taste of the drink are lost.

Features of use in women, men and children

Sometimes there are opposing views and opinions regarding the use of the drug in patients of different sexes and ages. This is due to Eastern traditions and Western approaches. In the eastern traditional medicine There are nuances that Western medicine either does not recognize at all or misses.

• For women . Pregnancy and lactation are the main contraindications for use in women. The plant stimulates smooth muscles, can tone the uterus and provoke premature birth, on early stages- miscarriage. However, in Korean folk medicine one can find the opposite opinion: lemongrass is prescribed to stimulate labor and is given to a woman to drink at certain intervals during childbirth.
• For men . Schisandra tincture is effective for diseases of the vas deferens, premature ejaculation, male infertility. It is a natural aphrodisiac that stimulates sexual activity. Most often when chronic failure the functioning of the adrenal glands causes disorders in the sexual sphere in men. Impotence, which occurs due to stress and overwork, is successfully treated with the help of lemongrass. In the East, long-term use of the powder is recommended.
• For children . Children under 12 years of age are contraindicated from taking lemongrass tincture. After 12 years of age, treatment with the drug is carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Stimulation of the unstable nervous system of a child and adolescent can lead to excessive excitement, insomnia, and hyperactivity, so these age restrictions. IN eastern countries Age restrictions are different - here any adaptogens are prohibited for children under 16 years of age. It is believed that the impact on life energy (“qi”) in childhood and adolescence harmful to the body.

What to rely on when treating with lemongrass tincture? The opinion of oriental healers, reviews on the Internet, your own intuition? Unfortunately, in our mental environment the doctor and his reputation in solving this important issue is far from being in first place.

Schisandra chinensis tincture is a strong tonic and adaptogenic drug. It is taken only as prescribed by a doctor. Self-medication with biostimulants of the nervous system can lead to a number of side effects, complications, and dependence on the drug. The dosage and course of therapy must be strictly observed.

Schisandra chinensis is taken in the form of tincture (96% alcohol) and extract (70% alcohol), powder and tablets. The tincture is taken 1-2 times a day in the morning on an empty stomach or 4 hours after meals with a small amount of water. To obtain a tonic and stimulating effect, the selection begins with 10–15 drops and is increased to 20–40 drops, depending on subjective feelings and doctor’s recommendations. Exact dosage The intake of the tincture is selected individually experimentally. The course of treatment is usually 2 – 4 weeks.

The effect of lemongrass, taken in the doses indicated above, usually appears after 30-40 minutes and, gradually increasing, reaches a maximum 2-3 times after administration. Then it weakens, and after 4–6 hours it disappears completely. Schisandra tincture can be prepared at home. To do this, for one part of crushed lemongrass fruits (fresh or dry), take 5 parts of 70-95% alcohol, a bottle (preferably from dark glass) close well and infuse the contents for 7 - 10 days in a dark place at room temperature, shaking occasionally. After this, the tincture is filtered (possibly through 2–3 layers of gauze), the remainder is squeezed out and added to the filtered part. After standing for some time (2 - 3 days), the tincture is filtered a second time.

As a result, the tincture should turn out transparent. A homemade tincture of lemongrass fruits is taken on an empty stomach, 2 times a day, 35–40 drops.

Benefit

1. Schisandra tincture has a pronounced choleretic effect. Therefore, traditional medicine often recommends it for the treatment of cholecystitis and other disorders of the gallbladder.

2. Schisandra tincture in a dose of 35-40 drops per dose folk doctors recommends use for pneumonia with vascular insufficiency, hypotension and tuberculous lymphadenitis.

3. Therapeutic effect Schisandra tincture also helps with atherosclerosis and schizophrenia.

4. Tincture of Schisandra fruits and seeds is used as a means of increasing performance during severe physical stress, physical and mental fatigue, drowsiness, depressive states.

5. An alcoholic tincture of Schisandra fruits is used to prevent influenza in adults and children.

Harm

1. The use of lemongrass as a strong tonic and stimulant should be carried out only with a preliminary medical examination and medical supervision.

2. As side effects when using lemongrass the following are mentioned: allergic reactions(in case of an overdose, even Quincke's edema is possible); tachycardia; sleep disorders; increased gastric secretion; headache; increased blood pressure.

3. In this regard, preparations containing Schisandra are contraindicated for the following factors: cardiac dysfunction; arterial hypertension; organic diseases of cardio-vascular system; increased excitability; epilepsy; elevated intracranial pressure; sleep disorders (insomnia); overexcitement; acute infectious diseases; chronic liver diseases; hypersensitivity to the components of the drug; during pregnancy (stimulates labor!); during lactation; with vegetative-vascular dystonia hypertensive type; arachnoiditis; with arachnoencephalitis.

4. Attention! Schisandra preparations are contraindicated for children under 12 years of age!

Interesting fact

IN Ancient China Schisandra was necessarily included in the list of taxes paid to the emperor.

In the article we discuss Schisandra chinensis - its varieties: garden and firstborn, a description of where it grows, chemical composition. We talk about the beneficial properties of Chinese lemongrass. You will learn how to use the decoction for potency, weight loss, and why this plant attracts landscape designers.

Chinese lemongrass (lat. Schisándra chinénsis) is a species of flowering plants of the genus Schisandra of the Schisandraceae family. The flowering period occurs at the beginning of summer and lasts 10-14 days. It is pollinated by insects that collect nectar and pollen.

Synonyms for lemongrass are its wild varieties, Far Eastern and Manchurian. In China, the plant is called "Wuwei Zi", which means "berry of five flavors". Look how beautiful the plant looks - Schisandra chinensis photo.

What does it look like

Appearance (photo) of Schisandra chinensis Schisandra chinensis is a deciduous vine that southern regions reaches a length of 15 meters, in the northern regions no more than 4 meters. The stem is 2 cm in diameter, curls on a support, and is covered with flaky dark brown bark. The shoots are smooth with yellowish bark.

Leaves have a wedge-shaped base and are elliptical in shape. up to 10 cm long, up to 5 cm wide. The leaves are dark green, the tip is pointed. There is pubescence on the leaf veins. Parts of the plant with a pleasant lemon aroma.

The Schisandra chinensis plant is monoecious, the flowers are dioecious, but sometimes it happens that the vine has only male flowers. The diameter of the flowers is up to 1.5 cm. The flowers are white with a distinct aroma, turning pink towards the end of the flowering period. After flowering, the receptacle grows, clusters are formed, and on them are the berries of Chinese lemongrass.

The seed kernel is horseshoe shaped, yellow in color with one pointed end and one rounded end. The bulk of the seed consists of endosperm. Under a magnifying glass, you can see an embryo in the endosperm. If you grind it, you will feel a bitter-burning, spicy aroma.

Where does it grow?

The plant grows in the Primorsky and Khabarovsk Territories, the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin and off the coast of the Tatar Strait. Mainly grows in forests mixed type. Wild and cultivated varieties of lemongrass are found in Korea, Japan and China.

Places where Schisandra chinensis grows:

• cedar, broad-leaved forests;
• edges, meadows, hills;
• wet valleys of streams and rivers;
• old fellings.

It grows in groups and forms thickets. In the mountains, the plant can be found up to an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. Prefers illuminated places, but in early age can grow in shaded areas.

The plant selects areas with loamy or sandy soil. Drained valleys of small rivers are considered optimal for growth. In the northern regions it hardly bears fruit.

Schisandra chinensis fruits

The berries of Chinese lemongrass are dried and stored for several years. The plant is considered medicinal and vegetable raw materials. It is used in folk medicine, cooking, and the perfumery and cosmetics industry to create perfumes with spicy lemon aromas. Designers plant lemongrass on summer cottages as landscape design.

In the last century, the fruits of Schisandra chinensis were used by hunters as food during hunting. The berry juice contains -1.-1.5% sugar, which allows you to feel full and restore strength.

In cooking, berries are used to prepare fillings for sweets, jelly, jams and soft drinks. The juice from the fruit is used to complement a bouquet of wines; tea is made, which has a delicate, lemony aroma.

Chemical composition

Schisandra chinensis has medicinal properties and contraindications due to its unique chemical composition:

• lignans;
• catechins;
• anthocyanins;
• essential oils;
• acids (malic, citric, ascorbic);
• calcium;
• vitamins C, E.

The berries contain an abundance organic acids. The fruit contains sugar and pectin. Tannins - anthocyanins, catechins, which have antioxidant properties, help strengthen the immune system and cope with viruses. Essential oil is found in all parts of the plant. Many people add lemongrass oil to scent their bath or deodorant.

Medicinal properties

Chinese lemongrass has beneficial pharmacological effects:

• anti-inflammatory;
• soothing;
• antioxidant;
• restorative;
• antiemetic;
• antifever;
• wound healing.

The plant activates potency, stimulates the central nervous system and normalizes blood pressure . Preparations based on it are indicated for drowsiness, loss of strength, and toxicosis during pregnancy.

It helps with treatment skin diseases, bronchitis, diseases digestive tract and liver. Schisandra chinensis is used for men and women as a tonic and aphrodisiac.

Lignans activate the central nervous system and are called adaptogens. Adaptogens are natural substances that improve the functioning of all body systems in stressful situations.

Plant-based preparations are prescribed when physical or mental activity, changes in diet, climate. Schisandra is popular among people who go to the mountains. IN extreme conditions oxygen starvation The body needs nourishment, energy and constant recuperation.

How to collect

In recipes for medicines based on lemongrass Chinese instructions by application includes processed and dried raw materials. To properly prepare plant parts, you need to know when to collect, how to dry and store the plant.

The bark is collected in the spring, the stems - during the fruiting season. The leaves can be collected in August during blossoming, which will ensure the maximum presence of useful components in them.

Collect berries from August to September. Fully ripe berries have a bitter-sour taste and juicy pulp. From one bush you can get 3-4 kg of ripe berries.

Cut the fruits carefully so as not to damage the plant. If the vine trunk is damaged during assembly, the plant will not bear fruit.

Do not collect fruits in metal containers, as the oxidation process will occur and harmful compounds will form in the juice. Process berries within 24 hours of picking.

Dry the fruits under a canopy for several days, and then sort out the suitable and unsuitable ones. Be sure to stir the plant parts to ensure even drying. Next, dry the berries in the oven at 60 degrees.

Fruits processed in this way will retain their beneficial properties for several years. Properly dried fruits should be firm and have irregular shape, have a spicy taste.

How to use

Decoctions and tinctures are made from the berries of Chinese lemongrass, and jam is also made. Chinese application It happens according to indications and as a preventive measure. Taking lemongrass regularly will improve your emotional condition, restore erection, normalize sleep and maintain activity throughout the day.

An effective combination of nutritional components and healing properties Schisandra renders beneficial effect to the adrenal glands.

Chinese researchers believe that it is in them that sexual energy accumulates.

Tincture for potency

Schisandra chinensis tincture for potency effectively helps with lack of libido. Preparing the tincture is not difficult. Cooked alcohol tincture store in dark place.

Ingredients:

1. Fruits of the plant - 10 gr.
2. Vodka - 50 ml.

How to cook: Pour vodka over the berries of the plant and leave for 10 days in a dark place. Shake the tincture daily. After 10 days, strain.

How to use: Use the tincture once a day, 1 tsp in the morning.

Result: Schisandra chinensis for potency activates sexual desire, gives strength and improves mood.

Decoction for weight loss

In folk medicine, all parts of the plant are used; from them, Schisandra chinensis oil, cool tea, infusion, decoction are prepared, or juice is prepared for the winter. The simplest and most effective is a decoction of the plant.

Fruits, roots and shoots are suitable for brewing. The decoction is used for weight loss - it increases energy expenditure, acts as an additional component in diets, normalizes cholesterol levels, and removes waste and toxins. Chinese lemongrass for weight loss - effective remedy to combat overweight.

Ingredients:

1. Shoots, fruits or roots - 15 gr.
2. Boiled water - 1 liter.

How to cook: Grind the raw materials and pour boiling water over them. Leave to infuse in a sealed container for 5 minutes.

How to use: Take 1-2 tbsp no more than once a day. If necessary, dilute the broth with plain water.

Result: If you take the decoction regularly, you will lose up to 10 kg.

Schisandra chinensis during pregnancy

Even healthy people should use plant-based preparations with caution. During pregnancy, use Schisandra chinensis only as prescribed by a doctor. Schisandra is best absorbed in the first half of the day.

In some cases, pregnant girls are prescribed decoctions from the plant to cope with nausea and malaise. Dried grass pour boiling water and leave. A decoction is prepared from leaves and fruits. After three hours of infusion, drink a decoction or, popularly, Chinese lemongrass tea, ¼ cup 1-3 times a day.

Also, pregnant women are often prescribed to take fees medicinal herbs, where there is lemongrass in combination with other plants. In this case, the dosage of lemongrass is small, and it is easily absorbed. Tonic drinks give pregnant women an influx of strength, energy, and stimulate appetite.

Contraindications

At the lemongrass Chinese contraindication the following:

• diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• nervous breakdowns;
• epilepsy;
• infectious diseases in the acute phase;
• age up to 12 years.

Classification

Chinese Schisandra (schisandra chinensis) belongs to the Schisandra family, order Austrobailiaceae, class Dicotyledons, department Flowering. There are also Japanese and Crimean lemongrass.

Varieties

There are about 20 varieties in total. Only 2 species are grown in Russia.

The Garden variety is a vine up to 2 meters in height with bright red fruits. The weight of the garden lemongrass fruit cluster reaches 12.5 grams. The leaves are soft, shiny, ovoid. Each cluster contains 20-25 fruits. From each plant you can collect up to 2 kg of useful berries.

The Pervenets variety was first bred in Russia. The Firstborn ripens at the end of August. Fruit cluster with a distinct lemon scent. Fruit weight 15 grams. The shape of the brush is cylindrical with 35-40 fruits on each. The berries are round, red, and sour.

The leaves are elliptical, pointed at the end, with sparse teeth. Blooms snow-white or pink flowers. The fruits ripen in August and September. The Pervenets variety is relatively unpretentious to grow. It grows well in any region of Russia.

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What to remember

1. The plant has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, strengthening and wound-healing properties.
2. Schisandra chinensis is used externally on the face and body as a disinfectant and soothing agent.
3. Men and women use lemongrass to improve libido, immunity and mood.
4. The fruits are harvested before the first frosts appear.
5. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, plant-based medications should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor.

Schisandra tincture is an extract of the seeds or fruits of the Chinese Schisandra plant in alcohol. Sold in pharmacies, mainly in dark glass bottles. The product has a tonic effect on the body, stimulates the nervous system and improves performance.

Compound

Clear liquid light yellow color with a characteristic odor, it is prepared by infusing plant elements in ethyl alcohol. The composition of the drug includes:

• plant seeds (20 grams) and ethanol 95% (up to 100 ml) – tincture on seeds;
• dried berries and ethyl alcohol - tincture on the fruits.

In number active ingredients plant raw materials include: lignan compounds, fatty acids, sterols, sugars, tannins, essential oils, resins, vitamins and microelements.

Useful properties of tincture

The herbal medicine belongs to the category of general tonics and biostimulants. The main properties of the tincture include:

• gain conditioned reflexes due to stimulation of the nervous system;
• improvement of work motor functions in the digestive tract, improved secretion;
• activation of metabolic processes;
• increased light and color sensitivity of the eye;
• increasing the energy reserve of muscle tissue;
• vasodilation;
• stimulation of deep breathing;
• lowering sugar levels;
• acceleration of regeneration processes of damaged tissues;
• antioxidant activity – removal of harmful components from the body ( heavy metals, toxins, free radicals and others);
• lowering cholesterol levels.
• The action of the tincture stimulates the activity of the central nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, stimulates mental and physical activity.

Indications for use

The tincture helps to cope with the following conditions:

• asthenic syndrome (condition increased fatigue and exhaustion of the body);
• physical and emotional fatigue;
• overvoltage;
• problems with potency in men and sexual instinct in women (libido) due to nervous disorders(as part of complex treatment);
• the period of recovery of the body after illnesses;
• hypotension and condition neurocirculatory dystonia(cardiovascular and autonomic disorders, general weakness, asthenia);
• severe stress, depression;
• decreased performance.

The tincture is also used within alternative treatment, in particular the fight against endometriosis and urethritis. The drug is often used in home cosmetology to eliminate acne, increase skin elasticity and for hair health, in particular to prevent baldness. Bodybuilding athletes take the tincture as an energy drink to improve their performance in training or competitions, and overweight people take it to lose weight.

Dosage and conditions of administration

The instructions indicate standard doses of the drug, which can only be adjusted by a doctor based on the specific picture of the patient’s illness. For preventive purposes, alcohol tincture is taken 15 drops 1-2 times during the day, dissolving them in a small amount of water half an hour before meals. Treatment course requires dosage doubling to 30 drops three times a day in a similar manner. The effect occurs within 40 minutes and lasts on average up to 6 hours.

Average course duration – month, after which a break is required and, if necessary, repetition. In the afternoon, especially before bedtime, you should not take a dose - this can cause insomnia. External use is relevant for cosmetic purposes; acne is spot-treated with the tincture in the morning and evening.

Contraindications

Harm from schisandra tincture is possible if the drug is taken despite the patient’s contraindications:

• hypertension (high blood pressure);
• diseases associated with cardiac dysfunction;
• individual intolerance to the product, allergy to the components of the composition;
• sleep problems;
• active infectious disease;
• chronic diseases urinary system and liver;
• pregnancy and lactation (the plant stimulates muscle contraction, which causes labor);
• prohibited for children under 12 years of age.

It is important to understand that a course of stimulant must be prescribed by a doctor. Systematic and uncontrolled use of the product under significant loads leads to sleep disturbances, worsening chronic fatigue and mental disorders. Women during menstruation should show special caution while taking the drug.

Side effects

Overdose and ignoring contraindications backfires side effects: increased heart rate, increased pulse, increased blood pressure, excessive agitation, insomnia, headaches, digestive tract symptoms (diarrhea and vomiting).

Drug interactions

The medicine must not be used simultaneously with other stimulants of nervous activity: psychostimulants, spinal cord and brain stimulants, nootropic compounds. Simultaneous use with adaptogenic drugs enhances their effect, and use together with sleeping pills inhibits the effect of the latter. Schisandra tincture is incompatible with antipsychotics, which have a depressing effect on the nervous system.

Making tincture at home

The tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently according to the following recipes:

• alcohol-free tincture. A tablespoon of seeds or crushed dry berries of the plant is poured into a glass of boiling water and left in a thermos for 3 hours. The strained composition can be used internally for vigor and externally;
• vodka or moonshine tincture. 30 grams of seeds are poured into 150 ml of alcohol-containing liquid. The mixture is infused for 10 days in a dark place in a closed container at room temperature. The tincture is filtered and stored in a glass container in the refrigerator.

Schisandra chinensis tincture is a potent natural energy tonic that has medicinal properties. The benefits of the tincture for humans are very great, as confirmed by numerous reviews about it. The tincture has a number of contraindications and, if the recommendations for use are not followed, can cause harm to the body.

Healing properties of the plant

Schisandra chinensis (Far Eastern) is also called “schizandra”. This is a vine, all parts of which, when rubbed, emit a sharp lemon aroma. The taste of lemongrass fruit is multifaceted: the sweet pulp is surrounded by a sour skin, the seeds are bitter, with a salty aftertaste.

Schisandra fruits contain special compounds - lignans, which act as phytoestragon and antioxidants. The action of lignans can counteract cancerous tumors, which depend on the intake of tarragon (milk and prostate gland, intestines). The properties of lignans have a positive effect on the central nervous system, increase immunity, fill the body with energy, and slow down the aging process of the skin.

Ripe Schisandra chinensis berries

In addition to lignans, Schisandra chinensis fruits contain the following substances:

• tartaric, malic and citric acid;
• vitamins A, B, C
• tannins;
• micro and macroelements (iodine, calcium, iron, etc.)
• pectins;
• essential and fatty (in seeds) oils.

Schisandra chinensis belongs to the pharmacological group of drugs - adaptogens, and is capable of increasing the body's resistance to harmful factors.

Benefits of tincture

Schisandra tincture, as an invigorating remedy, acts gradually. Maximum effect achieved after 30 minutes. For 5-6 hours a person is cheerful and energetic, after which the effect of the drug gradually weakens. This effect of Schisandra chinensis is considered to be gentle in relation to nerve cells, unlike other energy drinks, which deplete the nervous system with stress.

Schisandra seed tincture

At long-term use tinctures of schizandra accumulate useful and medicinal substances in the body, strengthen human immunity, and the risk of developing tumor processes is significantly reduced, the functioning of the digestive tract and genitourinary system is normalized.

Attention! Schisandra tincture has restorative effect on the body and promotes recovery from many diseases. However, it is not the main means of treatment.

The effectiveness of lemongrass tincture has been scientifically proven for the following diseases:

• insomnia, depression, stress;
• chronic fatigue syndrome, loss of strength;
• decreased skeletal muscle tone;
• gynecological diseases (decreased muscle tone of the uterus, painful menstruation);
• diseases respiratory system(pneumonia, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, bronchitis);
• failure of the cardiovascular system;

Schisandra berries are famous for their tonic properties.

• unsatisfactory functioning of the digestive tract (diarrhea, disorders, sluggish digestion);
• liver diseases;
• dermatological diseases (psoriasis, baldness, premature aging skin, etc.);
• for a long time non-healing wounds and ulcers;
• decreased potency and sexual activity;
• excess blood sugar;
• hangover syndrome.

Advice. Schisandra fruits are dietary product. They make delicious fruit drinks, juices, and jams.

A week after starting to take Schisandra tincture, the human body is filled with energy, sleep becomes of high quality, irritability no longer bothers, performance increases, and mental focus is stimulated.

In what cases is the tincture harmful?

Taking Schisandra medicine can cause serious harm to health in cases where there are neurological diseases, impaired cardiac function, chronic course kidney and liver diseases.

Advice. To avoid insomnia, lemongrass tincture should be taken in the first half of the day.

Side effects:

• heart rhythm failure;
• insomnia;

Don't eat too much lemongrass

• hypersecretion of the stomach;
• allergic reactions.

Attention! During pregnancy and lactation, you should refrain from taking the tincture. Children under 14 years old are also prohibited from admission.

Instructions for use

1. In pharmacies you can buy an alcohol tincture of Schisandra chinensis.
2. Recommended dose: 20-30 drops (sometimes up to 45 drops).
3. Frequency of administration: 2-3 times a day, the last dose no later than 5 hours before bedtime.
4. Time of administration: before meals or no earlier than 3 hours after meals.
5. Indications for use: loss of strength, asthenic syndromes, increased physical and psychological stress, decreased potency, prevention of influenza and colds.
6. The course of treatment is at least 1 month.

You can make your own lemongrass tincture

Before use, shake the bottle vigorously and dilute the drops with a small amount of water.

Attention! Start a course of treatment with lemongrass, as with others medicinal drugs, is possible only after consultation with your doctor.

You can prepare the tincture yourself. Seeds and berries (10 g and 20 g, respectively) are poured with 100 ml of 96% alcohol. Infuse lemongrass in frosted bottles at room temperature. After 10 days you can start taking the drug.

Reviews about the effect of the tincture

The effectiveness of taking lemongrass is noted by both users and doctors. If the drug is used according to the recommended doses, side effects, as a rule, do not occur. Reviews note that after a week of use, a significant surge of strength occurs, digestion and blood pressure are normalized, and fatigue is not felt.

This is what people who have experienced the effects of the tincture write.

"Svetlana. I started taking lemongrass tincture after pneumonia. Literally five days later, the post-hospital weakness disappeared, and I had more than enough energy. I didn’t feel tired at all, and my gastrointestinal function returned to normal after taking antibiotics. A month later I noticed that it became difficult to fall asleep. It seems like I want to sleep, but I can’t fall asleep. I stopped taking the tincture. A very good remedy for restoring strength after protracted illnesses.”

When too long-term use Schisandra tincture can be addictive

"Victoria. I have had low blood pressure for a long time. In the mornings I often felt overwhelmed, uncollected, and could not get out of sleep for a long time. I started taking the tincture and my condition returned to normal. I’ve been taking it for a month now and haven’t felt any side effects yet.”

“Valery. I have been taking lemongrass tincture since my student days. When it came to the session and I had to finish studying everything at night, the tincture helped a lot. Now I'm already mature man and the effect of the drug weakened. The doctor said that the body had become accustomed to lemongrass for so many years and no longer reacted to it. He recommended another drug.”

Schisandra chinensis is one of the most useful plants in the world. It is difficult to overestimate its tonic and invigorating effect on the human body. But do not forget about contraindications for use and recommended doses. Before taking, do not forget to consult with your doctor and undergo the necessary examination.

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