Schisandra Chinensis (Wu Wei Zi) is also called the "herb of five tastes": With its sweet, sour, salty, pungent, and bitter flavors, it is considered one of the 50 essential medicinal herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Schisandra has been used for centuries for regenerative and performance-enhancing purposes and is considered a health berry for youthful vitality and well-being. The small red fruit is said to have strengthening, toning, and balancing effects, as well as purifying, calming, and memory-enhancing properties. It contains schisandra gomisin, deoxyschizandrin, and schizandrin, triterpenes, essential oils, vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and E, and trace elements such as selenium, zinc, and iodine.

Spirulina algae belongs to the blue-green algae family. Spirulina algae are particularly valued for their high nutrient content. The algae's composition includes a very high protein content (essential amino acids), mineral content (calcium, iron, magnesium), as well as high levels of vitamin B, beta-carotene, chlorophyll, and fiber.