In Chinese medicine, Schisandra fruit has wide ranging effects - it calms the mind, tonifies Qi, nourishes the Kidney and Heart organ systems, and collects and retains fluids. It is used for insomnia, excessive sweating from deficiency (like hot flashes), and loose stools from deficiency. 

In Western terms, it has strong antioxidant properties and is known to have anti-anxiety as well as liver, brain, and heart protective effects. It is known to be an adaptogen, helping the body minimize the effects of stress. Studies show that it can also help maintain healthy estrogen levels.

Fun Fact: Known as “the fruit of five tastes” as it contains all of the five main flavors - sweet, bitter, pungent, sour, and salty.