Schisandra chinensis
Contains all five flavors — sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent. An adaptogen for liver protection, stress resilience, and endurance. Unique among herbs.
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May interact with CYP3A4/2C9 drugs, warfarin, tacrolimus.
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GI upset, heartburn, reduced appetite.
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