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].
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