What is Schisandra Extract?
Schisandra Extract is a standardized herbal extract obtained from the Schisandra chinensis plant. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Fruit
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0% |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10ppm |
| E. Coli | Negative / g |
| Salmonella | Negative / 10g |
What is Schisandra Extract Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Schisandra Extract used for? Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements for liver support, endurance, and stress resistance support (adaptogen), due to its content of dibenzocyclooctadiene lignans (schisandrin, gomisin); volatile oils, organic acids. It provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as dried fruit/berry, standardized lignan extract (capsule/powder), liquid extract, and tea.
Schisandra Extract Benefits and Main Uses
- Adaptogen and fatigue: Schisandra is an adaptogen; it increases tolerance to physical and mental stress. Clinical studies have shown that it improves endurance and mental performance in cases of mild fatigue.
- Liver support: Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support the liver; lignans are reported to support glutathione production and protect the liver against oxidative damage (evidence is mostly preclinical).
- Mental performance and concentration: Improvements in endurance and mental performance have been reported in clinical studies with single and repeated doses.
- Antioxidant and traditional tonic: Traditionally used as a 'five-flavor fruit' to maintain vitality and as a tonic (traditionally).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
Lignans (schisandrin, gomisin) exhibit antioxidant effects, regulate hepatic enzymes and glutathione synthesis; as adaptogens, they support stress response and mental resilience.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
Powder form; can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (being water-soluble) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
Schisandra chinensis is included among the plants permitted for use (positive list) under the Turkish Food Codex dietary supplement legislation. The permitted/used part: Fruit.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; it varies by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be taken as the basis for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Schisandra Extract.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material; it does not claim to diagnose or treat diseases.