What is Schisandra Berries? The names Chinese Magnolia Vine and Five Flavored Fruit are other names for the Schisandra plant. The five unique tastes of the berry—sour (wood), bitter (fire), sweet (earth), acidic (metal), and salty (water)—reflect the five phases or elements of traditional Chinese medicine. That is why Wu Wei Zi is its Chinese name. Because of its well-balanced energetic character, it is regarded in Chinese medicine as a harmonising tonic or "King" cure. Other herbs that fall under this group include bupleurum, panax ginseng, licorice, dong quai, and jujube dates. Schisandra Berries Benefits: ◉ Helps Lower Inflammation. ◉ Menopause. ◉ Protects the Skin. ◉ Helps with healthy sexual function. Buy it from the natural health food store in the USA - Alive Herbals.