Schizandra Chinensis
Лимонник

  • Chinese Magnolia Vine

  • Distribution:  Prumorye, Southern Khabarovsk
    region, Amurian district, Sakhalin Island,
    Northern China and Japan.

  • Appearance.  Perennial woody plant with string
    branches.  Yellow flowers bloom in late May.  
    Fruit ripens in August & September.

  • Useful Part:  Seeds

  • Gathering Period:  September & October.

  • Chemical Composition:  Ether oils, aldehydes
    and ketones.  Schizandrin, -schizandrin &
    schizandrol.