Traditionally used in Chinese medicine to help relieve fatigue.

May support stamina and resilience during periods of increased physical or mental demand.

Traditionally used to support healthy memory function.

May support balanced mood and emotional wellbeing.

Traditionally used to help relieve temporary irritability and sleep difficulty.

May help relieve excessive perspiration and night sweats.

Supports healthy liver function.

May be incorporated into professionally guided respiratory formulas where appropriate.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Schisandra should not be presented as treating depression, anxiety disorders, chronic insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hepatitis, fatty liver disease or another diagnosed condition.

Practitioner-guided fatigue and resilience support.

Adults experiencing temporary physical or mental fatigue during periods of increased demand.

Professional herbal formulas supporting memory, concentration and mental steadiness.

Adults prescribed Schisandra for temporary irritability or difficulty settling at night.

Practitioner-guided support for excessive perspiration or night sweats after underlying causes have been considered.

Adults requiring broader liver-function support as part of an individualised wellness plan.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than dried berries, powder, tablets or capsules.

Persistent exhaustion, unexplained weakness, severe sleep disruption, significant mood changes, jaundice or drenching night sweats require appropriate professional assessment.

Common name: Schisandra

Alternative names: Five-Flavour Fruit, Five-Taste Fruit, Chinese Magnolia Vine, Wu Wei Zi

Botanical name: Schisandra chinensis

Plant part used: Fruit

Plant family: Schisandraceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

The ripe red fruit of Schisandra chinensis is traditionally called Five-Flavour Fruit because it is associated with sour, sweet, bitter, pungent and salty tastes.

This product should not automatically be considered equivalent to purified Schisandra lignans, standardised capsules, combination formulas or extracts made using different solvents and strengths.

The current product page does not declare standardisation to schisandrin, gomisin or another Schisandra lignan. Do not add a standardised-compound claim without confirmation from current manufacturer technical information.

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) fruit 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 25–60 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 25–60 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount carefully.

Dilute the prescribed amount in a small quantity of water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

Do not increase the dosage because fatigue, poor sleep, irritability, sweating or cognitive concerns remain present.

Schisandra may not suit every cough or respiratory presentation. The current product information traditionally contraindicates it during the early stages of cough or rash.

Seek professional advice if symptoms persist, worsen, regularly return or begin affecting normal daily activities.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Schisandra, Schisandra chinensis or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Adequate safety information has not been established for routine unsupervised use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take prescription medicines.

Schisandra may affect drug-metabolising enzymes and transport proteins, including CYP enzymes and P-glycoprotein. This may increase or decrease the blood levels or effects of certain medicines.

Professional review is particularly important with immunosuppressant medicines such as tacrolimus, anticoagulants such as warfarin, seizure medicines and medications with a narrow therapeutic range.

People who have received an organ transplant should not begin Schisandra without approval from the transplant team responsible for monitoring their medication levels.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

Do not describe Schisandra as a liver detoxifier or as a treatment for fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis or abnormal liver-function results.

Human studies involving particular Schisandra preparations, combination products or transplant patients cannot automatically be transferred to this single-herb 1:2 liquid extract.

Seek medical assessment for yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, pale stools, severe upper abdominal pain, persistent nausea, unexplained itching or unusual fatigue.

Do not use Schisandra as a substitute for professional mental-health care, counselling, antidepressant medication or prescribed sleep treatment.

Persistent low mood, loss of interest, panic attacks, severe agitation, major behavioural changes or symptoms affecting normal daily life require appropriate professional support.

Thoughts of self-harm or suicide require immediate assistance from an emergency or crisis service.

Persistent fatigue should not automatically be attributed to stress.

Ongoing tiredness may be associated with inadequate sleep, iron or vitamin B12 deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, infection, medication effects, sleep apnoea, depression or another health concern requiring investigation.

Persistent or drenching night sweats require medical assessment, particularly when accompanied by fever, coughing, swollen lymph nodes, unexplained weight loss or marked weakness.

Schisandra has traditional respiratory applications but is traditionally contraindicated during the early stages of cough or rash.

Do not use it to self-treat asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19 or another respiratory illness.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you have gastro-oesophageal reflux, significant indigestion or a history of peptic ulcer symptoms because Schisandra may not suit every digestive presentation.

Stop use and seek professional advice if persistent heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, rash or another suspected adverse reaction develops.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 45% ethanol practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless an age-appropriate amount has been individually prescribed.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.