Are there any recipes for fresh or dried Schisandra berries?
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Ingredients:
200g Schisandra berries
50ml sherry
500ml water
250g sugar
Method:
1. Boil all ingredients together on a medium temperature, stirring regularly.
2. When the berries are broken down and the mix it a soupy, liquidy consistency, take off of the heat.
3. Pour into a pillow case or muslin case overnight (or for 12 hours or so), with a bowl underneath.
4. Let all of the liquid drain into the bowl.
5. Place the liquid into sterilised jars.
6. Seal the jars.
7. Place in a fridge for at least a month.
Eat as a jam!
It is mega tasty on white bread with butter and (optional) peanut butter.
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This is a very interesting question. Let me beginning by giving you a brief description of why the Berry is so neat! If taken regularly, Schisandra Berries have two effects: it increases the body's ability to cope with stress and it is an aphrodisiac.
Schisanda Berry's has a significant place in Traditional Chinese Medicine. They have been used for over two thousand years and have been thought to benefit/strengthen the liver. The berry is also known for its multiple flavors (it is called "the five flavor fruit" in Chinese): sour, sweet, bitter, warm, and salty.
In terms of consumption, it is taken purely for its health properties. It isn't grotesque--it just isn't that appetizing. Steeping it in water is the best technique to draw out the helpful nutrients. If the taste is to bitter or gross, you should add some honey to sweeten it up a bit. I'm sure you could throw it in pies, snack mixes, and other baked goods; however, you want to make sure you are taking advantage of the berry's health properties.
Another idea is a smoothie. Throw it in a blender with a variety of other fruits and berries; that should make for a very tasty drink.
Here's a really neat article on the adaptogenic (helps you adapt to stress and other situations) capability of the Schisandra Berry.
Hope this helps!
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Hi, thekidrice! Thank you for your answer! Just what I needed to know! I do make smoothies and it simply hadn't occurred to me to do this! Yes, the Schisandra berry is a marvelous "health supplement" and I even succeeded finally to grow a few plants from those dried up seeds. I will definitely put the fresh ones into the smoothie, what a good idea! Have a great day!
Thank you antjecobbett! I always add a little honey to the mix, to. :)
Thank you, lillyshak, for this lovely recipe. Will try it as soon as I can get more berries. Your recipe will go a long way to good health! Thank again, I'm so glad you shared this recipe with us!