Jujube (Da Zao)
Ziziphus jujuba
A sweet 'red date' used as a calming, nourishing tonic and harmonizer in TCM formulas.
Traditional use (tcm): A sweet 'red date' used as a calming, nourishing tonic and harmonizer in TCM formulas.
A sweet 'red date' used as a calming, nourishing tonic and harmonizer in TCM formulas.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A sweet 'red date' used as a calming, nourishing tonic and harmonizer in TCM formulas.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- High in sugar; very gentle otherwise.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
High in sugar; very gentle otherwise.
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.