Planetary Formulas Schizandra Adrenal Complex is designed to enhance and promote general health and well-being, and is especially suited for individuals dealing with overwork, excessive stress and inadequate rest. Schizandra is a mild stimulant, deep immune activator and antioxidant. Schizandra also helps in digestion and regulating gastric acid release.  Schizandra Adrenal Complex is a classic Chinese formula, prepared from some of Asia's most precious 'superior' tonics. In traditional Chinese herbalism, superior tonics were the most highly respected of all classes of botanicals.

Product Features

• Classic Chinese formula for adrenal support
• Prepared from "superior" tonic herbs of Chinese herbalism
• Features schizandra, a powerful adaptogen which increases resistance to stress and promotes endurance and performance
• Designed to enhance and promote general health and well-being, and especially suited for those depleted due to overwork, excessive stress, and inadequate rest

Our fast paced, hectic lifestyle means that huge numbers of people work long hours, get to little sleep, and are under constant pressure to meet work and family obligations. The result: stress-related adrenal depletion.

Interestingly, ancient Chinese herbalism has answers for this modern problem. Traditional herbalists relied on botanical tonics to help people deal with constant stress.

Planetary Herbals Schizandra Adrenal Complex is based on the classic longevity tonic of Chinese herbalism, Wu Wei Zi Wan. The herbs in this formula enhance general health and well-being, and are especially suited for individuals dealing with overwork, excessive stress and inadequate rest.

Schizandra Adrenal Complex combines the renowned Asian adaptogen Schizandra with other noted tonifiers including Chinese yam rhizome, poria sclerotium, Rehmannia root, and more. The adaptogens in this formula enhance general adaptive response. They increase internal resistance against external stress by supporting healthy adrenal function.

Schizandra belongs to the family if the Magnoliaceae family. Schizandra is a creeping woody vine that is native to China and Japan. The schizandra fruit has a sweet, salty, bitter, hot and sour taste. This explains the Chinese name wu wei zi meaning five taste fruit. The Schizandra seeds are bitter and pungent. Besides the phytochemicals, schizandra is also rich in minerals, vitamins and essential oils.

Schizandra has a long history of medical use in the oriental countries. In China, Schizandra is one of the components of the herbal medicine Shenmai San, which is used to treat coronary heart disease. Schizandra is used for the treatment of different diseases, including insomnia, irritation, palpitation and dyspnea. Schizandra is also used a general tonic, for treatment of skin disorders and as sedative. Recent studies have shown that Schizandra possess following properties: anti-bacterial, cardiac tonic, antioxidant and anti-depressant. Schizandra contains also phytoestrogens. This explains why Schizandra is used by menopausal women to treat cardiovascular disease.