Da Zao

Latin name: Zizyphi Jujubae Fructus

Da Zao Also Known As: Jujube, Chinese Date, Black Date, Chinese Jujube, Da Zao, Hei Zao, Hong Zao, Jujube Plum, Jujubi, Red Date, Zao, Zizyphus. Zyzyphus jujube.

Properties: SWEET, NEUTRAL

Dosage: 10-30g.

Meridians/Channels: SPLEEN, STOMACH

• tonify spleen Qi - weakness, short of breath, reduced appetite, loose stool
• nourish blood, calm spirit - irritable, pale, emotional, restless
• harmonize other herbs harsh properties Da Zao (jujube)

Also Used For: Orally, Da Zao (Jujube) is used for improving muscular strength and to prophylax against liver diseases and stress ulcers. It is also used as a sedative. In Chinese Medicine, Da Zao (Jujube) is used for dry, itchy skin; neutralizing drug toxicities; lack of appetite; fatigue; diarrhea; hysteria; anemia; hypertension; purpura; and as a sedative. In Arabic medicine, Da Zao (Jujube) is used orally for fever wounds, ulcers, inflammation, asthma, and eye diseases. Jujube is eaten as a food. In manufacturing, Da Zao (Jujube) extracts are used in skin care products for anti-inflammatory, antiwrinkle, moisturizing, and relief from sunburn.