Wu Wei Zi

Schisandrae Chinensis, Fructus

Properties: SOUR - WARM
Dosage: RAW = 1.5-3g. TONIC = 6-9g.
Meridian: HEART, KIDNEY, LUNG

-constrain lung Qi – chronic cough and wheezing
-tonify kidney, binds essence – stop diarrhea, nocturnal emission, spermatorrhea, leucorrhea, frequent urination
-inhibits sweating, generates fluids – thirst with excess sweat – Xiao Ke
-quiet spirit, calm heart – irritable, palpitation, insomnia

Reference
Benskey & Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press