a Chinese herb whose berries are credited with various stimulant or medicinal properties

Any of various shrubs and climbing plants constituting the genus Schisandra (family Schisandraceae), of East Asia and eastern North America; (in later use) especially any of the numerous species, varieties, and hybrids grown as garden plants for their ornamental flowers or berries. Also (in form Schisandra): the genus itself.

A preparation made from the dried berries of a Chinese schisandra, S. chinensis, credited with various stimulant and medicinal properties.