Herb
Schisandra
Called the 'five-flavor berry' for its remarkable sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent taste all at once, this little berry is a slow, steady daily companion.
🌱 What it is
Schisandra is a small red berry from a climbing vine, traditionally dried and taken as tea or extract as a daily tonic herb.
✨ How it may help
- May help support steady energy and focus
- May help support the body's response to everyday stress
- May help support normal liver function
- May help provide a grounding daily tonic
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried schisandra berries in hot water for 10 minutes, or take an extract per the label — it's a slow, daily tonic with a uniquely tart-sour taste.
⚖️ Caution
Schisandra may cause mild heartburn in some, should be avoided in pregnancy, and used cautiously with epilepsy or medicines processed by the liver — start with a small amount to see how it suits you.
🍃 A note from nature
A berry that manages to taste like five flavors at once feels like a small, delightful reminder of how generously the natural world was designed.