Schisandra is a tonic herb used in Chinese culture for centuries to tone the kidneys, cleanse the blood, and increase one’s zest for life. Its restorative properties come from its balance of the five main elemental energies, shining through its warm, slightly salty, sour taste. Cultivated especially in the Chinese provinces: Jilin, Lianoning, Heilongjiang, and Hebei, Schisandra typically is propagated…