Jujube Dates Herbal Remedies
Jujube dates are tonifying to the digestion and support the energy of the body and the blood. In Chinese medicine they are considered strengthening and nourishing and are sometimes taken by those wishing to increase weight or endurance. Jujube Dates has a taste of SWEET and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Jujube Dates Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Jujube Dates Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
Jujube Dates Reference Information
| Latin Name | Ziziphus jujube |
| Other Names | Chinese jujube |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Herb Forms | Bulk herb. |
| Affects | Blood, Digestive system, Endocrine system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A small, often spiny tree with red, date-like fruits from the Buckthorn family; native of China and other parts of Asia. |
Supporting Research
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