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Schisandra Chinensis Berry

오미자 Omija - (Fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine)

The fruit of the Chinese magnolia vine, used in teas, wine, punches, and as a medicine. Omija literally means “five tastes” and is said to be all the flavors: sweet, salty, bitter, sour, and spicy

In traditional Chinese medicine it is considered one of the 50 fundamental herbs.

Image Information:
Author - Vladimir Kosolapov
Original Image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Schisandra_chinensis_2.jpg
Copyright: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en

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Source: Source: Korean Food Guide in English (Ed. The Korea Foundation, Cookand, 2003) ISBN: 89-89782-10-4 | hannaone

Web Page: Web Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Schisandra_chinensis_2.jpg

 

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