Schisandra
Evidence status
Limited evidence to recommend for any consumer outcome yet.
3 papers · 1 claim · 13 outcomes scored
Outcomes
What schisandra actually does, by outcome
Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.
Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank
Improve overall sleep quality Not enough research
Deeper, less interrupted nights that leave you recharged by morning.
1 meta-analysis n=— — —
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| Outcome | Effect | Evidence | Dose | Weeks | Rank |
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| Improve overall sleep quality Not enough research | | 1 meta-analysis n=— Meta-analyzed | — | — | — |
Risk profile
Adverse events and known drug interactions
Safety events
headache mild
dizziness mild
fatigue mild
postural hypotension mild
Headache mild
Sprain/strain (lumbar) mild
alanine aminotransferase increased
aspartate aminotransferase increased
Drug interactions
Midazolam major increases concentration
Tacrolimus major increases concentration
Vincristine major increases concentration
Doxorubicin major increases concentration
Doxorubicin major increases effect
Antineoplastic Agents major increases concentration
Repaglinide major increases concentration
Methotrexate major increases concentration
Cyclosporine major increases concentration
Warfarin major decreases concentration
Sources
- 1. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Effect of Herbal Medicine to Manage Sleep Dysfunction in Peri- and Postmenopause. (2018) ↑
- 2. Efficacy of Schisandra chinensis in liver injury: a systematic review and preclinical meta-analysis. (2025) ↑
- 3. Effect of Schisandra Chinensis Extract Supplementation on Quadriceps Muscle Strength and Fatigue in Adult Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. (2020) ↑
Generated August 14, 2026
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