Schisandra Berry Black vs Schisandra Sphenanthera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Schisandra Berry Black

Schisandra chinensis berry

Liver Support

Schisandra sphenanthera

Liver Support

Schisandra Berry Black

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Schisandra Sphenanthera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fresh or differently processed schisandra berries used in specific TCM preparations for different clinical applications.

Southern schisandra species used in TCM similarly to northern schisandra for liver protection and respiratory conditions.

Active Compounds

schisandrin A B C, gomisin A B C N, wuweizisu C, schisandrol, citric acid

schisantherin, wuweizisu, gomisin, lignans

Traditional Uses

Liver conditions in TCM, Respiratory and cough conditions, Cognitive fatigue, Sports performance

liver protection in TCM, treatment of chronic cough, stress and fatigue remedy

Modern Uses

Hepatoprotective, Adaptogenic, Antioxidant, Nootropic

hepatoprotective, adaptogenic, immunomodulatory

Adult Dosage

2-4ml fresh berry tincture 3x daily; 500-2000mg standardized extract daily

3-9g dried berry decoction or 500mg extract

Contraindications

Peptic ulcers acute, Epilepsy, High intracranial pressure, Pregnancy

peptic ulcers - sour nature irritates, pregnancy early stages

Side Effects

Heartburn, Decreased appetite, Restlessness

heartburn, GI upset in sensitive individuals

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E