Schisandra
Schisandra is the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, a climbing vine used as a remedy in traditional Chinese medicine. It contains plant compounds called lignans.
Also listed as Omija, Omija Cha, Gomishi, Repnihat
What it is studied for
The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.
What is schisandra?
Schisandra is a traditional Chinese fruit remedy. Its lignans, plant compounds, show liver-protective and anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory models, providing a rationale for research rather than a clinical promise. 1
Key studies
The most recent publications linked to Schisandra's ratings.
Why people take it
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
Questions people ask
Does it build muscle?
The trial improved knee-extension strength, but not muscle mass. 2
Is it a proven liver “detox”?
The review concerns treatment of drug-induced injury with particular medicines, not routine detoxification in healthy people. 3
Can it be combined with tacrolimus?
It can raise tacrolimus levels, making an interaction review with the treating clinician necessary. 1
Related nutrients
GinsengSources
- Schisandra Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Effect of Schisandra chinensis Baillon extracts and regular low-intensity exercise on muscle strength and mass in older adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021