The chemical composition of Schisandra chinensis contains many useful substances. These are mainly ash, fiber, starch and sugars, organic acids (citric, malic and tartaric), iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese and potassium. As well as essential and fatty oils, bitterness, tannins and astringents.
Medicinal properties of schisandra chinensis
The beneficial properties of Schisandra chinensis make it a component of many dietary supplements. It is an excellent tonic, tonic and immunomodulating agent. It is taken with a general breakdown, depression and insomnia, with poorly healing wounds and sluggish chronic diseases. Benefit of lemongrass for digestion is that it enhances the secretion of the function of the digestive tract. But at the same time, it also tones the activity of the uterus and skeletal muscles, so lemongrass is contraindicated during pregnancy.
The medicinal plant is used in the form of juice from fresh berries, decoctions and infusions made from dried berries. A pure essential oil of lemongrass is also obtained, which is recommended to be dissolved in a base substance before use โ usually base vegetable oil, honey, yogurt or kefir. Why is lemongrass essential oil useful? It is used to enrich cosmetics โ creams and lotions. It has an excellent transport function, conducts nutrients deep into the skin.
Due to the local irritating effect, Schisandra chinensis oil must be used with caution, overdose can lead to skin burns.
Cooking application
Lemongrass leaves and shoots are used to prepare tonic and strengthening tea. It is an excellent flavoring agent for tea and drinks, and is part of many famous varieties of Chinese tea.
