Chinese Date, Jujube Chinese Date
Fructus Jujubae, Jujubae Fructus
Da Zao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; warm

Part(s) used

Ripe fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To tonify the spleen and replenish qi, to nourish blood, and to ease the mind.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Reduced food intake due to spleen vacuity, lack of strength and sloppy stool, visceral agitation.