Indian jujube

Zizyphus martiana

Traditionally attributed effects: astringent, stomachic; leaves for gonorrhoea, conjunctivitis, boils and abscesses, painful urination; bark for diarrhoea, dysentery, colic and gum inflammation.

Safety notes

Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Cautions by tradition (1)

Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.

Preparation

Fruits 5–7; bark decoction 56–112 ml; leaves cooked in milk; leaf tea as an eyewash; leaf paste externally.

Use in traditions

Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Badri. The small sour fruits (ber) are eaten fresh and dried in India and are associated with Shiva and Mahashivaratri. The leaf is laid on sores and the fruit used for sore throat.

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

Astringent, stomachic; leaves for gonorrhoea, conjunctivitis, boils and abscesses, painful urination; bark for diarrhoea, dysentery, colic and gum inflammation.

Preparation and amount

Fruits 5–7; bark decoction 56–112 ml; leaves cooked in milk; leaf tea as an eyewash; leaf paste externally.

Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.

Ways to prepare herbs: Tea (infusion)Decoction Compress, poultice and paste

Sources

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