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Whole Dried Organic Schisandra Berries (Schisandra chinensis) — Bulk Wholesale Australia
Whole Dried Organic Schisandra Berries (Schisandra chinensis) — Bulk Wholesale Australia

Schisandra Berries Organic

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SKU: HT.SBK1
Botanical: Schisandra chinensis
Origin: China
$42.66 - $101.57
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Certified Organic
HACCP Certified
Pesticide-Free
Packaged in Australia

About

Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis) is a climbing vine native to East Asia, prized in Traditional Chinese Medicine as one of the "50 fundamental herbs" and known there as wu wei zi, or the "five-flavor fruit," for its distinctive sour, sweet, salty, bitter and pungent notes. Our whole dried schisandra berries are traditionally valued as an adaptogen — used to help the body build resistance to everyday stress, support energy levels, and support general wellbeing. They're also traditionally used to support liver function, healthy immune response, and normal sleep patterns. These are whole, Certified Organic berries, imported and packaged here in Australia, with no additives.

As always, it's advisable to consult with healthcare professionals for personalised guidance on health concerns.

 

Directions of Use

Whole dried schisandra berries can be prepared several ways depending on how you like to use them:

1. Tea/Infusion: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of whole berries in hot water for 10–15 minutes, or simmer as a decoction for a stronger brew.

2. Ground/Powdered: Grind whole berries in a spice grinder and add to smoothies, tonics or recipes.

3. Snacking/Cooking: Add whole berries to soups, congee or tonic dishes as done traditionally in Chinese cooking.

4. Tinctures/Extracts: Suitable for home tincture-making — always follow a trusted recipe and consult a healthcare professional for guidance on dosage.

 

Specifications

Ingredient Declaration: Schisandra Berries Whole Organic 100% (Schisandra chinensis). 100% imported and packaged in Australia.
Packaging: Food grade bio-degradable Corn Starch based PLA
Processing: This product has undergone freeze treatment to reduce the risk of insect contamination due to being pesticide-free
Allergen Summary Statement: No known allergens. Trace elements may be present - check with HC for more details if required.
  The Herbal Connection makes no Allergen Free claims.

 

 

Store below 23°C in a dark location, ideally in an airtight container. Shelf life 2+ years, dependent on storage conditions.

The Herbal Connection is a family-run Australian business committed to premium, certified organic ingredients for wholesale and retail customers.

Disclaimer: This product is sold as a food only.

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Schisandra Berries Organic

$42.66 - $101.57
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Schisandra Berries Organic

$42.66 - $101.57

Schisandra berries — also known as magnolia berry, five-flavor fruit or wu wei zi — are a traditional Chinese adaptogen, sold here whole, Certified Organic and dried.

Schisandra Berries — FAQs

Everything you need to know before you buy

Schisandra berries are the dried fruit of Schisandra chinensis, a climbing vine native to China, Korea and parts of Russia. In Traditional Chinese Medicine they're known as wu wei zi ("five-flavor fruit") for their sour, sweet, salty, bitter and pungent taste. They're traditionally valued as an adaptogen, used to support energy and resilience to everyday stress.
Schisandra is traditionally used as an adaptogen to help the body cope with everyday stress and support energy levels. It's also traditionally used to support healthy liver function, normal immune response and general wellbeing. As always, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional for personalised guidance on health concerns.
The most common way is as a tea — steep 1–2 teaspoons of whole berries in hot water for 10–15 minutes, or simmer for a stronger decoction. Berries can also be ground into powder for smoothies and tonics, or added whole to soups and congee, as is traditional in Chinese cooking.
Add 1–2 teaspoons of whole dried schisandra berries to a cup of hot (not boiling) water and steep for 10–15 minutes. For a stronger, more traditional decoction, simmer the berries gently in water for 15–20 minutes. Strain and drink; the flavour is famously all five tastes at once — sour, sweet, salty, bitter and pungent.
Yes — dried schisandra berries can be eaten whole, though their intensely sour, tart flavour means most people prefer them steeped as tea, ground into powder, or added to cooked dishes rather than eaten straight.
There's no single standard dose for whole berries, and this can vary based on how they're prepared (tea, decoction or powder) and individual factors. We recommend starting with a small amount and consulting a qualified healthcare professional for guidance tailored to you, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication.
Yes. Our schisandra berries (Schisandra chinensis) are 100% whole and Certified Organic via SCX (Cert No. 24041), and HACCP Certified. They're imported and packaged here in Australia, and the freeze-treatment process used to protect against insect contamination means no pesticides are needed. Certificates are available via our FAQ page.
Right here — The Herbal Connection supplies whole, Certified Organic schisandra berries in bulk to naturopaths, food manufacturers and health retailers across Australia, in 250g, 500g and 1kg sizes, with no minimum order.
Schisandra is famous in Chinese herbalism for hitting all five flavours at once — sour, sweet, salty, bitter and pungent — with sour being the most dominant note. The whole dried berries are a dark red-blue colour.

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