Schisandra: Balance the Heart-Mind System

Schisandra is a frequently used botanical in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM the Heart houses the mind, which is also referred to as Shen. Shen is someone’s spirit or consciousness. The Heart-Mind system is vulnerable to trauma, shock, over-stimulation and emotional difficulties. When Shen is not in balance, it presents itself as anxiousness, difficulties sleeping, and/or sadness.

In the ancient TCM texts, Schisandra was classified as a superior herb that was said to prolong life. But more than that, it was used to balance the Heart-Mind system. We know Schisandra as an adaptogen today. At Redd Remedies, we use this adaptogen to strengthen us against stress, build emotional resilience, and promote calm and restful sleep.