medicinal plants - sustainable medicine

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http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Schisandra+chinensis

 

looks like a good one to grow as well as wolfberry.

 

 

Antirheumatic; Antitussive; Aphrodisiac; Astringent; Cancer; Cardiotonic;

Cholagogue; Expectorant; Hepatic; Lenitive; Nervine; Pectoral; Sedative;

Stimulant; Tonic.

Wu Wei Zi is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be

one of the 50 fundamental herbs[218]. It is an excellent tonic and restorative,

helping in stressful times and increasing zest for life[254]. It is considered

to be a substitute for ginseng and is said to be a tonic for both the male and

the female sex organs[238]. The fruit is antitussive, aphrodisiac, hepatic,

astringent, cardiotonic, cholagogue, expectorant, hypotensive, lenitive,

nervine, pectoral, sedative, stimulant and tonic[174, 176, 178, 218]. Low doses

of the fruit are said to stimulate the central nervous system whilst large doses

depress it[218]. The fruit also regulates the cardiovascular system[218]. It is

taken internally in the treatment of dry coughs, asthma, night sweats, urinary

disorders, involuntary ejaculation, chronic diarrhoea, palpitations, insomnia,

poor memory, hyperacidity, hepatitis and diabetes[238]. Externally, it is used

to treat irritating and allergic skin

conditions[238]. The fruit is harvested after the first frosts and sun-dried

for later use[238]. The fruit contains lignans[254]. These have a pronounced

protective action on the liver. In one clinical trial there was a 76% success

rate in treating patients with hepatitis, no side effects were noticed[254]. The

seed is used in the treatment of cancer[218]. The plant is antirheumatic[218]. A

mucilaginous decoction obtained from the branches is useful in the treatment of

coughs, dysentery and gonorrhoea[218].