Jujube, Dà Zǎo, 大枣, Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

<strong>About</strong><strong>Botany</strong><strong>Chinese Medicine</strong><strong>Caution</strong>
Health Benefits
For: Cough • Wheezing • Morning sickness • Vomiting • Nausea • Uterine bleeding • Diarrhea
Attributes: Anticoagulant • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic
Products (online examples)

Dried Fruit

Capsules

Jam

Granules

Seed

Dried Fruit

Dried Fruit

Granules
Research (sample)
Articles:
Constituents: 
Salicylate • Beta-sitosterol palmitate • Isovanillin • Coumarin • Glycol monopalmitate • Hexacosanoic acid • Dihydroxypropyl ester • Maleimide-5-oxime • P-hydroxybenzaldehyde • Adenine • 6-gingerol • 6-shogaol • Glycerols • Flavonoids • Alkaloids • Saponins • Tannin, Alkaloid • Glycosides

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Fun Facts
Other Names: Hong Zao • Red date • Indian date  • Korean date • Chinese date
Plant Family: Rhamnaceae
There are over 400 cultivars of Jujube.  Ziziphus jujuba Mill from northern China is the most popular.  Indian jujube, Z. mauritiana Lam, is often call Chinese date
Species
Zizyphus spinosa • Ziziphus jujuba Mill • Ziziphus mauritiana Lam
Growth
Ziziphus jujuba is in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Ziziphus jujuba can be found in multiple states.  Native + Introduced    USDA Zones: 6a-11. 

Native: Southeastern Europe to China

Habitats: Mountains, desserts, hilly slopes

Category: Tonify Qi 
English: Jujube    Pinyin:  Da Zao      Pharmaceutical: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae  
Organs: Spleen • Stomach      Temperature: Neutral  
Taste: Sweet      Toxicity: None noted  
Patterns: Restless organ disorder • Stomach deficiency • Blood deficiency • Spleen deficiency • Restless spirit 
Actions:  Tonify spleen • Tonify qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood 
Indications: Poor appetite • Shortness of breath • Melancholy • Anxiety • Insomnia • Loose stool • Irritability • Hysteria • Severe emotional distress
Contraindications: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
Typical Dosage: 3-12 pieces          Guidelines
Parts Used: Fruit • Leaves • Seeds  
Other:
Combine With Purpose
E Jiao + Dang Gui Tonify nutritive qi and blood [3],[5]
Gan Cao + Fu Xiao Mai Restless Organ Disorder [3],[5],[17]
Sheng Jiang Tonify spleen, epigastric pain, nausesa. [3] Helps with digestion and absorption of other herbs. [5],[18]
Dang Shen+ Bai Zhu Spleen deficiency and stomach deficiency [5],[17]
Gan Jiang + Bai Zhu + Ji Nei Jin Middle burner yang deficiency: poor appetite and diarrhea[17]
Dang Gui + Shu Di Huang + E Jiao + Huang Qi Acute blood deficiency: poor menstruation, dizziness, insomnia [3],[17]
Ting Li Zi Chest phlegm accumulation: wheezing, coughing  [3],[18]
Gan Cao + Fu Xiao Mai + Long Gu + Mu Li + Suan Zao Ren + Bai Zi Ren Dry organ disorder  [3]
Gan Sui + Da Ji + Yuan Hua Acute water and phlegm accumulation.  Protect stomach and spleen [3],[18]
Dui Yao Pairs Purpose
Da Zao + Sheng Jiang Tonify spleen.  Harmonize middle burner [15] 
Da Zao + Ting Li Zi Phlegm in lungs; wheezing, coughing [15]
Formulas with Da Zao
Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang • Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang • Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang • Bu Huan Jin Zheng Qi San • Bu Shen Gu Chong Wan • Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang • Chai Hu Gui Zhi tang • Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang • Da Chai Hu Tang • Da Qing Long Tang •  Dang Gui Si Ni Tang • Di Huang Yin Zi • Di Tang Tang • Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang • Fu Ling Gui Zhi Gan Cao Da Zao Tang • Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang • Gan Mai Da Zao Tang • Ge Gen Jia Ban Xia Tang • Ge Gen Tang • Gui Pi Tang • Gui Zhi jia Fu Zi Tang • Gui Zhi Jia Ge Gen Tang • Gui Zhi Jia Hou Po Xing Zi Tang • Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang • Gui Zhi Jia Shao Yao Tang • Gui Zhi Tang • Huang Lian Tang • Huang Lian Wen Dan Tang • Huang Long Tang • Huang Qi Gui Zhu Wu Wu Tang • Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang • Huang Qin Tang • Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San • Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang • Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang • Juan Bi Tang • Ma Huang Lian Qiao Chi Xiao Dou Tang • Mai Men Dong Tang • Ping Wei San • Qing Fei Tang • Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang • She Gan Ma Huang Tang • Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang • Shi Pi Yin • Shi Zao Tang • Si Shen Wan • Shi Quan Da Bu Tang • Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang • Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang • Wen Dan Tang • Wu Hu Tang • Wu Zhu Yu Tang • Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang • Xiao Chai Hu Tang • Xiao Jian Zhong Tang • Xing Su San • Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang • Yue Bi Tang • Zai Zao San • Zhi Gan Cao Tang

Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

Herbs: Bai Wei and Xuan Shen antagonize Da Zao

Pharma Drugs:None noted

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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