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Clinical trials done in the West are lacking or confounded, and thus optimum doses cannot really be extrapolated from these. The best estimate at this moment in time may be falling back on traditional preparation methods, which are various:
- • Dried fruit extract in a 1:6 w/v ratio against liquid (95% ethanol) and administered at 20-30 drops daily
- • Dried fruit extract in a 1:20 w/v ratio against water, 150mL drank twice a day with meals
- • Eating the powdered fruit or fruit extract (this is what is usually found in pills) at 1-3g daily, with meals
Schisandra Chinensis fruits can be brewed into wines or teas as well. *
Traditional methods of using schisandra include:
- • Mixing the dried fruit extract in water to create a tincture: This is made with a 1:6 ratio of liquid (water) to pure extract. You might find schisandra in extract/tincture form that’s already prepared, which can be taken in doses of 20–30 drops daily. You can split this dosage into two parts if you’d like and take it with a meal.
- • Eating the powdered schisandra fruit or fruit extract: If you find schisandra fruit you can consume up to three grams a day safely.
- • Taking schisandra pills/capsules: Look for supplements online or health food stores. Take one to three grams daily, with meals.
- • Making schisandra teas, tonic or wine: Look for brewed schisandra wines or teas, or make your own by steeping up to three grams in hot water for 40–60 minutes before drinking. Try adding other supportive herbs, including ginger, cinnamon, licorice root or turmeric. *
