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Zeitschrift für Phytotherapie 2016; 37(01): 37-42
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-100960
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Schisandra chinensis

Franziska Schlegel
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Matthias F. Melzig
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07 April 2016 (online)

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Zusammenfassung

Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill., Chine­sisches Spaltkörbchen, ist eine Schisandraceae (Sternanisgewächs), die als bewährte Heilpflanze der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin gilt. Die Früchte werden sowohl getrocknet als auch frisch verwendet und besitzen eine Monografie im Arzneibuch der Chinesischen Medizin. Sie enthalten ­neben den Vitaminen C und E ätherisches Öl sowie besonders in den Samen pharmakologisch aktive Lignane. Diese Verbindungen werden für eine stressprotektive Wirkung und die Steigerung der physischen und mentalen Leistungsfähigkeit verantwortlich gemacht. Weitere Wirkungen der Droge umfassen entzündungshemmende und leberprotektive Effekte. Die Pflanze (Vitafit-Beeren®) wird heute auch in Europa angebaut und die frischen Früchte werden als Obst gegessen oder zur Selbstmedika­tion ­genutzt.

Summary

Schisandra chinensis

Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill., five-flavor berry, belongs to the family of Schisandraceae and has a long tradition in Chinese medicine. The fresh and dried fruits were used and described in the current pharmacopoeia of Chinese medicine. Ingredients of the drug are vitamins C and E, essential oil and lignans found especially in the seeds. These compounds seem to be responsible for different pharmacological activities, like stress protection and the enhancement of physical and mental performance as well as anti-inflammatory and liver protective effects. The plant is currently cultivated also in Europe (Vitafit-Beeren®) and the fresh berries are used as fruits or for self-medication.

Schlüsselwörter

Schisandra chinensis - Chinesisches Spaltkörbchen - Schisandraceae - Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin - Pharmakologie - Phytochemie

Keywords

Schisandra chinensis - five-flavor berry - Schisandraceae - traditional Chinese medicine - pharmacology - phytochemistry
 

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