%0 Journal Article
%T How Schisandrae Fructus Benefits the Body: Mechanisms in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Medicine
%A Kam Ming Ko
%A Hoi Yan Leung
%J Chinese Medicine
%P 75-81
%@ 2151-1926
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/cm.2024.153006
%X <i>Schisandrae</i> <i>chinensis</i> Fructus (SF) is a commonly used herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to TCM theory, SF can invigorate Qi in the liver and other visceral organs through the meridian system. Furthermore, the liver&#8217;s pivotal role in regulating the functions of various visceral organs helps explain how SF can promote holistic health benefits. The main active ingredient of SF, schisandrin B (Sch B), has been found to improve mitochondrial ATP production and enhance glutathione redox status in multiple organs. This could account for the overall protective effects of Sch B on organs. Due to its stronger impact on liver function, the positive influence of Sch B on different organs may be facilitated by signal molecules originating from the liver.
%K <i>Schisandrae</i> <i>chinensis</i> Fructus
%K Schisandrin B
%K Mitochondrial Glutathione Redox Status
%K Liver
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=135709