Botanical Name: Zizyphus jujuba var spinosa
Plant Family: Rhamnaceae
Common name: Sour Chinese Date, Suan Zao Ren
Origin: The Middle East
History: It is used in Chinese Medicine
Plant Constituents
Contains:
Saponins:
- Jujuboside A
- Jujuboside B
and
Usage
Medicinal Parts Used: Seed
Zizyphus is used for:
Brain and Nervous System Conditions
- irritability
- insomnia due to anxiety and nervous exhaustion
In anxiety sufferers it:
- improves mood
- improves performance
- decreases sympathetic nervous system symptoms
Cardiovascular Conditions
- hypertension
- palpitations
Other
- excessive sweating
- night sweats
- prolonging survival after burns
Other Uses:
- Chinese Date is an edible fruit belonging to the variety Zizyphus vulgaris
Precautions
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Zizyphus without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
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