
sour jujube seed
酸枣仁suān zǎo rén · Ziziphus spinosa
Category
calm the Spirit (Shen)
Nature
neutral
Taste
sweet, sour
Meridians
Heart, Liver, Gallbladder
Dosage
9–15 g
in broth
Functions
nourishes the heart, soothes the spirit supplies blood to the liver controls and stops sweating
Indications
insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitations Irritability due to anemia night sweats
Contraindications
severe fever with a feeling of fullness
Notes
The primary herbal sleep aid in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): nourishes the heart and the blood of the liver, and gently calms the spirit in cases of insomnia caused by blood deficiency. Family: Buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae) Part used: seed Active constituents: saponins (yubosides), flavonoids
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.