The effects of Schisandra chinensis are astringent and astringent (astringent consolidation), benefiting qi and generating fluids (promoting the production of fluids by replenishing qi), tonifying the kidneys and tranquilizing the heart (tonifying the kidneys and stabilizing the heart and mind), etc. It has the function of treating prolonged cusp and asthma, dreaming and spermatozoa, urinating and frequent urination, and thirst due to fluid injury. Schisandra chinensis is sour, sweet and warm in nature. It belongs to lung, heart and kidney meridians. It is used in the treatment of chronic cough and asthma, dreaming of spermatorrhea, frequent urination, prolonged diarrhea, spontaneous sweating (involuntary sweating during the day, aggravated by sweating with slight movement), night sweating (abnormal sweating after falling asleep, and sweating stops after waking up), fluid injury and thirst, internal heat and thirst (internal fever accompanied by symptoms such as overeating, drinking, and urinating), and palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), insomnia, etc. It is also used in the treatment of chronic colds and flu. Schisandra should not be taken especially during colds and flu, when the surface evils (the evils on the surface of the muscles) have not been resolved, when there is internal heat, when coughs start, or in the early stages of measles. If you need to use the medicine, you should use it according to your own specific situation under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, and should not blindly use the medicine on your own.