Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera
The biblical date — a fiber- and mineral-rich fruit used as an energizing, gently laxative food.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): The biblical date — a fiber- and mineral-rich fruit used as an energizing, gently laxative food.
The biblical date — a fiber- and mineral-rich fruit used as an energizing, gently laxative food.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- The biblical date — a fiber- and mineral-rich fruit used as an energizing, gently laxative food.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- A food; high in natural sugars.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
A food; high in natural sugars.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.