Description
The standardized extract of Schisandra chinensis (wu wei zi, five-flavor berry), an adaptogenic herb central to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Standardized to schisandrin content for use in liver-support, stress-management, and energy-positioned dietary supplements.
Reddish-brown to dark brown free-flowing powder. Limited water solubility; freely soluble in alcohol.
We supply food-grade Schisandra Chinensis Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include 2 percent Schisandrins (standard supplement grade), 5 percent Schisandrins (premium grade), 9 percent Total Lignans (high-end), and Schisandrin B 98 percent (pharmaceutical-grade isolated compound).
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering schisandrin content (HPLC), total lignans, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
Schisandra has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years for liver protection, energy support, and stress adaptation. The plant's English name 'five-flavor berry' reflects the traditional sensory description of the fruit as combining sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and pungent tastes.
Industrial production proceeds by hot-water and ethanol extraction of dried Schisandra fruit, followed by purification and standardization to defined schisandrin and total lignan content.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient by the U.S. FDA, the European Food Safety Authority, and equivalent regulators worldwide.
Strategic positioning combines liver-support dietary supplements (where Schisandra has substantial clinical evidence comparable to milk thistle), adaptogen and stress-management applications, and traditional medicine products.
Where it is used
- Liver-support dietary supplements: a traditional and clinical-evidence-supported application
- Stress-management and adaptogen supplement formulations
- Sports nutrition: endurance and recovery formulations
- Cognitive-support and mental-performance supplements
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: wu wei zi decoctions and modern granule formats
- Premium functional beverages and adaptogen-positioned drinks
- Pharmaceutical research applications including hepatology and oncology
- Cosmetic skincare: anti-aging and skin-vitality formulations
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Reddish-brown to dark brown free-flowing powder |
| Schisandrin content (HPLC) | 2% / 5% (grade dependent) |
| Total lignans (UV) | ≥ 9% (high-end grade) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Total plate count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Source | Schisandra chinensis dried fruit |
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