Ziziphus jujuba

Ziziphus jujuba
Family:Ziziphus jujuba; Anodyne; Antidote; Astringent; Cancer; Diuretic; Emollient; Expectorant; Hypnotic; Narcotic; Pectoral; Poultice; Refrigerant; Sedative; Skin; Stomachic; Tonic.
Common name:Jujube
Jujube is both a delicious fruit and an effective herbal remedy. It aids weight gain improves muscular strength and increases stamina. In Chinese medicine it is prescribed as a tonic to strengthen liver function. Japanese research has shown that jujube increases immune-system resistance. In one clinical trial in China 12 patients with liver complaints were given jujube peanuts and brown sugar nightly. In four weeks their liver function had improved. Antidote diuretic emollient expectorant. The leaves are astringent and febrifug. They are said to promote the growth of hair. They are used to form a plaster in the treatment of strangury. The dried fruits are anodyne anticancer pectoral refrigerant sedative stomachic styptic and tonic. They are considered to purify the blood and aid digestion. They are used internally in the treatment of chronic fatigue loss of appetite diarrhoea anaemia irritability and hysteria. The seed is hypnotic narcotic sedative stomachic and tonic. It is used internally in the treatment of palpitations insomnia nervous exhaustion night sweats and excessive perspiration. The root is used in the treatment of dyspepsia. A decoction of the root has been used in the treatment of fevers. The root is made into a powder and applied to old wounds and ulcers. The plant is a folk remedy for anaemia hypertonia nephritis and nervous diseases. The plant is widely used in China as a treatment for burns.

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