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Sour Jujube Seed 酸枣仁
Suān Zǎo Rén · Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa (Semen)
Calm the Spirit 安神- Nature
- Neutral 平
- Flavour
- Sweet, sour 甘、酸
- Channels
- Heart, Liver, Gallbladder 心·肝·胆
- Part used
- Ripe seed
- Species
- Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. spinosa
- Origin
- Hebei, Shaanxi, Liaoning
Traditional actions
Nourishes the Heart and Liver, calms the spirit, and stops excessive sweating.
Traditionally used for
Insomnia, irritability, palpitations, dream-disturbed sleep, night sweats.