Ziziphi Jujubae
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Da Zao
Common English Name
Red Date
Part of Plant Used
Fruit
Nature
Neutral
Taste
Sweet
Meridians Entered
Spleen, Stomach
Common Usages
This herb is used in formulas for its nourishing, moistening, invigorating, and soothing effects. It is used to treat insomnia, hysteria, nervous imbalances, weak digestion, anemia, and fatigue from poor metabolism; also used to help heal bruising and to enhance recovery from illness. This herb increases circulation of other herbs in bloodstream and moderates effects of stimulant herbs in people with weak constitutions. 医学全在.线提供
Traditional Usages and Functions
Tonifies Spleen and benefits Stomach; nourishes Nutritive Qi, moistens dryness, and calms Spirit; moderates and harmonizes other herbs.
Common Formulas Used In
Angelica; Bupleurum and Dragon Bone; Ginseng and Astragalus; Ginseng and Longan; Major Six Herbs; Minor Bupleurum; Pueraria Combination; Qiang-Huo and Turmeric; Stephania and Astragalus.
Processing Required
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Remarks
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Cautions in Use
Do not use where there are parasites, or where there is dampness with signs of bloating or a sensation of fullness in the upper abdomen. Use cautiously where there are damp phlegm imbalances.
