Does Schisandra help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 11 people who reported on Schisandra for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
100%better11 reports · few reports
11 better0 no change0 worse
What people say about Schisandra and anxiety
“I literally use Schisandra to put me to sleep, it helped cure my insomnia completely.”
“holy basil, ashwagandha, and scisandra all work pretty well for me in reducing anxiety.”
“I have been feeling what appears to be a large range of effects from schisandra that is simply relaxing, smooth, not anxious”
“I personally really love the effects of our Schisandra extracts, it has a very pleasant calming and mood boosting effect.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong11 meta-analyses · 14 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Schisandra.
Side effects people mention
insomnia 1sedation 1headache 1
What else is Schisandra used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count