Supplement · Adaptogens & traditional herbs
Schisandra
Also known as: Schisandra chinensis
A liver-and-endurance adaptogen with mostly early and preclinical evidence.
- Evidence
- Silver· human data
- Sources cited
- 1
- Last reviewed
- 22 July 2026
Schisandra is a berry used in traditional Chinese medicine as an adaptogen for stress, liver support and physical endurance.
Much of the evidence is preclinical or from combination formulas, with limited standalone human trials. It is a plausible, low-risk adaptogen whose specific claims remain preliminary.