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Information about the herb Zizyphus
Zizyphus jujuba var spinosa, also known as Sour Chinese Date is part of the Rhamnaceae plant family. Zizyphus originates from the
Middle East.
Botanical Name: Zizyphus jujuba var spinosa
Plant Family: Rhamnaceae
Common name: Sour Chinese Date, Suan Zao Ren
History: It is used in Chinese Medicine
Plant Constituents of Zizyphus
Contains:
Saponins:
- Jujuboside A
- Jujuboside B
and
- Fixed Oil
- Volatile Oil
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
Dosage:
Recommended dosage is as follows:
- 40-80mL per week of 1:2 fluid extract
Drug Interactions:
Do not use Zizyphus without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if you are taking any of the following medications:
- None indicated
Global Herbal Supplies has Zizyphus available in the following forms:
Information given by our website is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a physician or other medical professionals. You should not use the information given for diagnosing a health problem or disease. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health care provider. The above information is just a guide to general circumstances and in no way should it contradict the advice that you have been given by your naturopath, medical doctor or specialist.
