I've recently had the good fortune of discovering a wonderfully delicious tea. On a pure whim I decided to try I found it in my grocer's organic aisle. Not only is it tasty, I just googled schizandra (as I've never heard of it before) and learned all sorts of interesting things. Things such as:
There have been numerous reports on schizandra's ability to quicken reflexes, increase work efficiency, control anger and combat neurasthenias (headaches, insomnia, dizziness, palpitations). Other reports have mentioned increased cognitive function and increased memory. A recent study concluded that schizandra may be a useful herb to reverse depression, particularly that due to adrenergic exhaustion. Recent research studies have indicated that schizandra has numerous biological activities, including: anti-bacterial, mild stimulant, liver protective, anti-depressant, antioxidant, adaptogen and cardiac tonic.
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. The phytochemicals which might be responsible for this action have not yet been identified. Young Joo and colleagues concluded in his study "Extracts from Schizandra chienensis Fruits Activate Estrogen Receptors: A Possible Clue to its Effects on Nitric Oxide-Mediated Vasorelaxation" in Biol.Pharma. Bull 27(7) 1066-1069 (2004) that schizandra extracts act as a weak phytoestrogens.
In Russia, schizandra is a registered medicine for vision problems.
I also particularly like that the tea is fair-trade and the schizandra is organic. I'll also admit that what really closed the deal on my purchase was the brand name: Saphara (soooo close to Sapphire I just had to have it!) Apparently Saphara is part of the Celestial Seasonings line. Anyhow, what are some of your favorite brands of fair-trade/organic teas? Any exotic super hero blends?



) Apparently Saphara is part of the Celestial Seasonings line. Anyhow, what are some of your favorite brands of fair-trade/organic teas? Any exotic super hero blends?
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