HomeAbout UsProductsHerb PharmacyConsultationsHerbs List /
Formulas List
Case HistoriesTestimonialsHealing Center

Herb Listings

Return to Herb List

 
Suan Zao Ren (Chao) / Jujube (Sour) Seed, prepared
Suan Zao Ren (Chao)
Taste: Sweet, Sour, Bitter • Temperature: Neutral • Category: Calm Shen • Sub Category: Nourish Heart

Dosage

9-18g decoction, 1.5-3g powder

Actions

1. Nourishes the Heart yin, augments the Liver blood, & quites the spirit: for irritability, insomnia, & blood palpitations with anxiety due to either blood deficiency (inability to nourish the heart) or yin deficiency (with upward-rising fire).

2. Prevents abnormal sweating: for both spontaneous sweating & night sweats.

Meridians

Gallbladder, Heart, Liver, Spleen

Cautions

Use with caution in cases of severe diarrhea or heat excess.