Review Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Forms and Sizes Below

Common Name: Sour Jujuba Seed
Botanical Name: Ziziphus Spinosa
Chinese / Pin Yin Name: Suan Zao Ren - Raw
Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Dosage: Consult with your healthcare provider for your correct dosage.
Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not to use in cases of cough due to wind-cold or phlegm, or in those with diarrhea.

Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Benefits & Information

Ziziphus Jujube Fruit is a traditional Chinese herb that nourishes the heart yin, calms the spirit and promotes natural sleep. It is a Chinese Classical Botanical Support for a Centered Calmness. It has the potential to greatly assist someone who is feeling overwhelmed and stressed.  Ziziphus Jujube Fruit has a full shape and color usually identified as purple-red.
Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Properties: Sweet, Sour, Neutral
Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Channels: Liver, Gallbladder
Ziziphus Jujube Fruit Chemical Components: Alkaloids, sanjoinenine, triterpenoids, flavonoids, amino acids, ferulic acid, vitamin C, plant sterols, cyclic adenosine 3′, 5′-monophosphate, sanjoinine A (frangufoline), B, D, E (nuciferine), F, G1, G2, Ia (norisocorydine), Ib, K (coclaurine), N-Methylasimilobine (Floribundine), zizyphusine, amphibine D,  Triterpenoids include betulinic acid, betulin, ceanothic acid, alphitolic acid, jujuboside A, B, daucosterol,  Flavonoids include spinosin (2′’-O-β-glucosylswertisin), zivulgarin, 6″-Sinapoylspinosin, 6″-feruloylspinosin, 6″-p-coumaroylspinosin, swertisin

Here are five potential health benefits associated with Ziziphus jujube fruit:

Rich in Nutrients: Jujube fruit is a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and various antioxidants. These nutrients play important roles in supporting overall health, boosting the immune system, and protecting cells from oxidative stress.

Improved Sleep Quality: In traditional medicine, jujube has been used to promote relaxation and improve sleep quality. It contains compounds like flavonoids and saponins that may have sedative effects, potentially helping individuals with sleep disorders or insomnia.

Anxiolytic Properties: Some studies suggest that compounds found in jujube may have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects. These properties may contribute to its traditional use in herbal remedies aimed at calming the nervous system and reducing stress.

Digestive Health: Jujube fruit has been traditionally used to support digestive health. It contains dietary fiber, which can aid in digestion and help prevent constipation. The fruit's natural sugars and fibers may also contribute to a healthy gut microbiota.

Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Effects: Jujube fruit contains various bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and polysaccharides, which may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties can help combat oxidative stress in the body and reduce inflammation, potentially benefiting overall health.

Herbs that Combine With Ziziphus Jujube Fruit

Schisandra         Dong Quai       White Peony     Codonopsis

References:
https://www.tcmwiki.com/wiki/suan-zao-ren
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3108138/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28899507/
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-62/zizyphus
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339915590_Socio-economic_and_horticultural_potential_of_Ziziphus_species_in_arid_regions_of_Rajasthan_India
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/ziziphus