Schisandra contains lignans, substances very important in order to protect and purify the liver. In addition to this schisandra can help increase memory, reflexes, concentration and brain efficiency and is useful against insomnia caused by stress. Schisandra can be found as dried berries, that can be added to breakfast yogurt or that can be eaten as snack, or as tablets or herbal tea.
tablets
For one month, before bed and against insomnia, stress and anxiety, try one tablet of 500 mg dry schisandra extract.
herbal tea
boil one tablespoon of schisandra in a cup of water for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to brew for 10 minutes, then strain and drink one cup a day.