- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (China)
- Sanskrit
- Unnab
Asia · Food · № 572
Zizyphus vulgaris
Food · Asia
Chinese jujube
Zizyphus vulgaris
Traditionally attributed effects: diuretic, lowers blood sugar, soothing, soothing to the chest.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
Decoction 56–112 ml; fruits 5–7; syrup of dried fruits.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Unnab. In Chinese medicine the red date (da zao) is a mild tonic that harmonises the other herbs in countless prescriptions. In Unani medicine unnab is a classic remedy for coughs and 'purifying the blood'. In Korea daechu tea is a winter tradition.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Diuretic, lowers blood sugar, soothing, soothing to the chest; for bile complaints and poor digestion, ulcers and wounds (bark), gout and rheumatism, fever and delirium, bronchitis, eye diseases (gum), scabies and throat complaints (leaf), dry cough and skin rash (seeds).
Preparation and amount
Decoction 56–112 ml; fruits 5–7; syrup of dried fruits.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- DecoctionSyrup, honey and oxymel