Sour Jujube Seeds, Suān Zǎo Rén , 酸枣仁, Ziziphi Spinosae Semen
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Space USA: Ziziphus Jujuba USDA Zones: Native: Habitats: Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below: Herbs: Pharma Drugs:Sedative drugs
Health Benefits
For: Insomnia • Spontaneous sweating
Attributes: Sedative • Antipyretic • Analgesic
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Constituents:
Jujuboside • jujubogenin • spinosin • butulin • ebetinlaetone • ceanothic acid
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Fun Facts
Other Names: Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing
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Ziziphus Jujuba is not in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
Category: Calm Shen
English: Sour Jujube Seeds Pinyin: Suan Zao Ren Pharmaceutical: Ziziphi Spinosae Semen
Organs: Gallbladder • Heart • Liver • Spleen Temperature: Neutral
Taste: Sweet • Sour Toxicity:
Patterns: Shen disturbance from SP and HT deficiencies or HT and KD deficiencies • Yin deficiency • Qi deficiency
Actions: Calm Shen
Indications: Insomnia from SP/HT/KD deficiencies • Spontaneous seating from Yin or Qi deficiency
Contraindications: Drowsiness • Insomnia from hot phlegm or excess heat • Pregnancy -uterine stimulant • Diarrhea
Typical Dosage: 9g to 15g • Crush before decocting • Max 30g Guidelines
Parts Used: seed Notable for: Insomnia from SP/HT/KD deficiencies
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Potential Drug Interactions
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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